INSECTS

Chionodes lugubrella

Chionodes lugubrella

Native

Chionodes lugubrella, Adult

Chionodes lugubrella, photo 2 of 5

Chionodes lugubrella, Adult

14–18 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Gelechiidae with a wingspan of 14–18 mm. Feeds on plants.

There are 2 observations of Chionodes lugubrella in Québec, mostly in Nord-du-Québec and Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and it has been reported in 2 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

What the caterpillar eats

Bird's-foot trefoilLotus corniculatus

Bird vetchVicia cracca

White cloverTrifolium repens