Chionodes viduella is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is found in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic region and Russia.[1] It is also found in northern North America, from Alaska to Maine.[2]

The wingspan is 13–17 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from May to August.[3]

The larvae feed on Rubus chamaemorus, Vaccinium uliginosum, Betula and Juniperus species.

References

  1. ^ Fauna Europaea
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Swedish Moths