Chionodes emptor
Hodges, 1999
Chionodes emptor is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Hodges in 1999. It is known from the southeastern United States, with records from South Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas. Like other members of the Chionodes, it is a gelechiid moth with larvae that likely feed on plant material, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chionodes emptor: /ˈkaɪ.oʊˌnoʊdiːz ˈɛmptɔr/
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Distribution
Southeastern United States: recorded from South Carolina, Florida, and Texas.