Dichomeris stipendiaria

(Dichomeris stipendiaria)

Description

Dichomeris stipendiaria is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Annette Frances Braun in 1925. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern British Columbia to Utah, Washington, California and Oregon. The wingspan is 17–18 mm. Adults are on wing in July and August. The larvae feed on Solidago and Erigeron species, as well as Aster eatonii. The larvae are pale whitish, tinged with green or gray and with a shiny black head.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gelechiidae
Genus:Dichomeris
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