Crambus trichusalis

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Crambus trichusalis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Crambus
Species:
C. trichusalis
Binomial name
Crambus trichusalis
Hulst, 1886

Crambus trichusalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.[2] The habitat consists of grasslands.

The wingspan is 24–27 mm. The forewings are yellowish grey with a thin stripe along the anal margin and one below the costa, as well as a terminal line with four to five black dots. Adults are on wing from July to September.

The larvae probably feed on grasses.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  2. ^ "800940.00 – 5352 – Crambus trichusalis – Hulst, 1886". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved August 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Bird, C. D. & Schmidt, B. C. (May 5, 2003). "Species Details: Crambus trichusalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 30, 2020.


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