Chionodes pereyra
Clarke, 1947
Chionodes pereyra is a small in the Gelechiidae, described by Clarke in 1947. It occurs across eastern and central North America, with records spanning from Massachusetts and Michigan south to Florida and Texas. The larvae are specialized feeders on red oak group Quercus .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chionodes pereyra: /ˈkiːoʊnoʊˌdiːz pəˈreɪrə/
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America: recorded from Massachusetts and Michigan south to Florida and Texas. Distribution records also include Canada.
Diet
Larvae feed on Quercus of the red oak group.
Host Associations
- Quercus - larval food plantred oak group
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Taxonomic note
iNaturalist lists this as a 'complex', suggesting potential taxonomic uncertainty or cryptic diversity within this nominal .