Chionodes periculella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. Note: This source has 1909 as the year of description. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, Washington, California and Oregon.Chionodes at funetmothphotographersgroup
The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are brownish black with a purple sheen and with a few scattered white scales. At apical fourth is a white zigzag line. The hindwings are dark fuscous.Proc. Ent. Soc. Wash. 11 (4) : 178
The larvae feed on Pinus ponderosa and Pseudotsuga menziesii.
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