Chionodes viduella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic region and Russia.[1] It is also found in northern North America, from Alaska to Maine.[2]
The wingspan is 13–17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.[3]
The larvae feed on Rubus chamaemorus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Betula and Juniperus species.
Chionodes viduella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic region and Russia. It is also found in northern North America, from Alaska to Maine.
The wingspan is 13–17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.
The larvae feed on Rubus chamaemorus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Betula and Juniperus species.
Chionodes viduella is een vlinder uit de familie tastermotten (Gelechiidae). De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1794 door Fabricius.
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