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Chionodes mediofuscella Larvae are reported to feed on Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) but this species is nowhere in the area. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) does grow along many roadsides in the immediate area. Black-smudged chionodes moth,Chionodes,Chionodes mediofuscella,Geotagged,Spring,United States,insect,lepidoptera,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Chionodes mediofuscella

Larvae are reported to feed on Giant Ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) but this species is nowhere in the area. Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) does grow along many roadsides in the immediate area.

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''Chionodes mediofuscella'', the black-smudged chionodes moth, is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nova Scotia to Florida and from British Columbia to Colorado, Arizona and northern California.

The forewings are pale yellowish with a dark brown spot along the costa. There is a blackish-brown dot at the angle on the fold and another above it. The hindwings are shining pale grey.

The larvae feed on ''Ambrosia trifida''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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Uploaded Apr 23, 2019. Captured Jun 10, 2018 23:50 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 46mm