Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933 is a animal in the Gelechiidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933 (Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933)
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Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933

Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933

Xenolechia ontariensis is a 12 mm-wingspan Gelechiidae moth found across parts of North America, active from April to July.

Family
Genus
Xenolechia
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933

Xenolechia ontariensis Keifer, 1933 is a species of moth in the Gelechiidae family. This moth is native to North America, with confirmed records ranging from Manitoba to Texas, and also including Arizona; its presence in California is unconfirmed. The species has a wingspan of approximately 12 millimeters. Adult Xenolechia ontariensis closely resemble adult Xenolechia querciphaga moths. Adults of this species are active in flight from April through July.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Gelechiidae Xenolechia

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