Raised-scale-tufts
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Chionodes lophosella
Chionodes lophosella is a small gelechiid moth with a wingspan of approximately 12 mm, distributed along the Pacific coast of North America from Washington to California. The species is distinguished by distinctive raised scale tufts on the forewings and a conspicuous white costal spot. Larvae have been documented feeding on two lupine species, Lupinus chamissonis and Lupinus arboreus.