Chionodes periculella

Chionodes periculella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Chionodes
Species: C. periculella
Binomial name
Chionodes periculella
(Busck, 1910)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia periculella Busck, 1910

Chionodes periculella is a moth in the Gelechiidae family.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, Washington, California and Oregon.[2][3]

The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are brownish black with a purple sheen and with a few scattered white scales. At apical fourth is a white zigzag line. The hindwings are dark fuscous.[4]

The larvae feed on Pinus ponderosa and Pseudotsuga menziesii.

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