Gelechia ribesella
Chambers, 1875
Gelechia ribesella is a small in the Gelechiidae (twirler moths), described by V.T. Chambers in 1875. It is recorded from western North America including California, Oregon, Colorado, British Columbia, and Mexico. Like other gelechiids, it is a small moth with larvae that likely feed on plant material, though specific associations remain poorly documented. The is rarely encountered in literature and its is largely unknown.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gelechia ribesella: /ɡɛˈlɛkiə rɪbɛˈsɛlə/
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Distribution
Western North America: recorded from California, Oregon, Colorado, British Columbia (Canada), and Mexico.