Eriogonum-feeder
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Chionodes dammersi
Chionodes dammersi is a gelechiid moth native to southwestern North America. The larvae are specialized feeders on multiple species of Eriogonum (wild buckwheat), making this a plant-host-specific species. It has been documented in California and Arizona. Adult activity patterns and morphological details remain poorly documented in published sources.
Drasteria howlandii
Drasteria howlandii is a small owlet moth in the family Erebidae, distributed across western North America from southern Canada to the southwestern United States. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 35 mm and are active from early spring through late summer. The species is associated with Eriogonum host plants, with larvae feeding on these buckwheat species.