Chionodes rhombus

Hodges, 1999

Chionodes rhombus is a of in the Gelechiidae. It was described by Hodges in 1999 and is known from multiple western North American states. The larvae feed on Populus species, making this a specialized herbivore with documented plant relationships.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chionodes rhombus: //ˈkaɪənoʊˌdiːz ˈrɒmbəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, Colorado, Washington, Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, and California in the United States.

Diet

Larvae feed on Populus (poplars/cottonwoods).

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