dcsimg

Crambus unistriatellus

provided by wikipedia EN

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 forewings are chocolate brown with a silver-white discal stripe and a submarginal row of black dots. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to October.[3]

The larvae feed on grass roots.[4]

References

  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ Bird, C. D. & Schmidt, B. C. (April 9, 2003). "Species Details: Crambus unistriatellus". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  3. ^ Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University.
  4. ^ BugGuide
license
cc-by-sa-3.0
copyright
Wikipedia authors and editors
original
visit source
partner site
wikipedia EN

Crambus unistriatellus: Brief Summary

provided by wikipedia EN

Crambus unistriatellus, the wide-stripe grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1867. 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.

The wingspan is 25–28 mm. The forewings are chocolate brown with a silver-white discal stripe and a submarginal row of black dots. The hindwings are white. Adults have been recorded on wing from June to October.

The larvae feed on grass roots.

license
cc-by-sa-3.0
copyright
Wikipedia authors and editors
original
visit source
partner site
wikipedia EN