Chionodes stefaniae

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Chionodes stefaniae
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C. stefaniae
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Chionodes stefaniae
Schmitz & Landry, 2007

Chionodes stefaniae is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. [1] [ failed verification ] It is found in Ecuador, where it has been recorded from the Galapagos Islands. [2]

The wingspan is 9.3–11 mm for males and 8.7-10.9 mm for females. The forewings are dark brown with a pair of off-white patches with yellowish orange scales on the costal margin at three-fourths and on the inner margin at the end of fold. The hindwings are dark greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in February, March, April, May, October and December.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Stefania Bertoli-Schmitz. [3]

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References

  1. Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
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  3. Rev. suisse zool. 114 : 180