Chionodes acrina
(Keifer, 1933)
Chionodes acrina is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Keifer in 1933. It is restricted to the western coast of North America, with confirmed records from Washington to California. The is associated with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), which serves as the larval plant.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Associated with coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) woodlands and forests. Specific microhabitat preferences for are not documented.
Distribution
Western North America: recorded from Washington to California.
Diet
Larvae feed on Quercus agrifolia (coast live oak). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Quercus agrifolia - larval Coast live oak
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described by Keifer in 1933. The iNaturalist entry lists this at 'complex' rank, though authoritative sources (GBIF, Catalogue of Life) recognize it as a valid .