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Chionodes gilvomaculella
Chionodes gilvomaculella is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, first described by Clemens in 1863. It is distributed across northeastern North America, ranging from Nova Scotia and southern Ontario south to West Virginia and Ohio. The species is associated with oak habitats, with larvae feeding on Quercus species.
Chionodes petalumensis
Chionodes petalumensis is a gelechiid moth species distributed across western North America from southern British Columbia to California, Arizona, and Colorado. The species was first described from Petaluma, California, which is reflected in its specific epithet. Its caterpillars are specialized feeders on oak leaves, with documented associations to Garry oak and valley oak.
Chionodes thoraceochrella
Chionodes thoraceochrella is a small gelechiid moth distributed across much of North America. The species is recognized by its distinctive wing pattern featuring dark brown and black scaling on a whitish fuscous ground color, with characteristic longitudinal streaks and an angulated white fascia near the wing apex. Larvae are known to feed on several oak species and chokecherry.