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Black-smudged Chionodes - Chionodes mediofuscella TL: ~8 mm. Light brown forewing with dark brown shading in outer half. Pale antemedial line is edged black.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2020(52) Black-smudged chionodes moth,Chionodes mediofuscella,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Black-smudged Chionodes - Chionodes mediofuscella

TL: ~8 mm. Light brown forewing with dark brown shading in outer half. Pale antemedial line is edged black.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area

2020(52)

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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 Christine Young
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Uploaded May 30, 2020. Captured May 28, 2020 11:20 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO640
  • 100mm