Chionodes dammersi

(Keifer, 1936)

Chionodes dammersi is a gelechiid native to southwestern North America. The larvae are specialized feeders on multiple of Eriogonum (wild buckwheat), making this a plant--specific species. It has been documented in California and Arizona. activity patterns and morphological details remain poorly documented in published sources.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chionodes dammersi: /ˈkaɪ.oʊˌnoʊdiːz ˈdæmərsi/

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Distribution

Recorded from California and Arizona, United States. Distribution records indicate occurrence in the southwestern United States.

Diet

Larvae feed on Eriogonum elongatum, Eriogonum inflatum, Eriogonum abrorescens, Eriogonum fasciculatum, Eriogonum grande, Eriogonum latifolium, and Eriogonum parvifolium. feeding habits are not documented.

Host Associations

  • Eriogonum elongatum - larval plant
  • Eriogonum inflatum - larval plant
  • Eriogonum abrorescens - larval plant
  • Eriogonum fasciculatum - larval plant
  • Eriogonum grande - larval plant
  • Eriogonum latifolium - larval plant
  • Eriogonum parvifolium - larval plant

More Details

Taxonomic note

The specific epithet honors someone, presumably an entomologist or collector; the original description was published by Keifer in 1936.

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