About Chrysoesthia drurella (Fabricius, 1775)
Chrysoesthia drurella, first described by Fabricius in 1775, is a species of moth belonging to the family Gelechiidae. Its distribution covers most of Europe, Russia, and North America. The wingspan of this moth measures 7 to 9 millimeters. Its known host plants are species from the genera Chenopodium and Atriplex. Chrysoesthia drurella occurs most commonly in agricultural areas. This moth produces two generations per year: the first generation emerges in May and June, while the second emerges in August and September.
