Chionodes elainae
Hodges, 1999
Chionodes elainae is a of gelechiid described by Hodges in 1999. It is known from a very limited number of records in Arizona, with only two observations documented in iNaturalist. The species belongs to a large of small moths whose larvae are often associated with specific plants, though details for this particular species remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chionodes elainae: /ˈkiːəˌnoʊdiːz eɪˈlaɪnaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arizona, United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the US only.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Ronald B. Hodges in 1999. The specific epithet honors Elaina, though the full etymology is not documented in available sources.
Data deficiency
This is extremely poorly known, with minimal collection records and no published ecological studies. The two iNaturalist observations represent the extent of publicly available occurrence data.