Biology:Crambus unistriatellus

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Short description: Species of moth

Crambus unistriatellus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Crambus
Species:
C. unistriatellus
Binomial name
Crambus unistriatellus
Packard, 1867
Synonyms
  • Crambus exesus Grote, 1880

Crambus unistriatellus, the wide-stripe grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1867.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, Alberta, Labrador, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and California . The habitat consists of grasslands.[2]

The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to October.[3]

The larvae feed on grass roots.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13500022 entry