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Chrysoesthia drurella

species of insect

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionFeb 14, 2025
Entity authorityQ1369871
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Chrysoesthia drurella is a moth from the family Gelechiidae. It is found in most of Europe, Russia and North America.

The wingspan is 7–9 mm.

The host plants are Chenopodium and Atriplex species. Chrysoesthia drurella can mainly be found in agricultural areas. The moth has two generations in one year. The first in May and June and the second in August and September.

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