Crambus watsonellus

Crambus watsonellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Crambidae
Genus:	Crambus
Species:	C. watsonellus
Binomial name
	Crambus watsonellus; Klots, 1942

Crambus watsonellus, or Watson's grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alexander Barrett Klots in 1942.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and Ontario.^[2] The habitat consists of marshy areas.

The length of the forewings is 9.8-13.5 mm. The ground color of the forewings is light golden brown, with a satiny luster, paler dorsally. The hindwings are pale brownish tinged with white and somewhat darker subapically. Adults are on wing from August to October.^[3]

Etymology[]

The species is named for Frank E. Watson.^[4]

References[]

^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
^ "800954.00 – 5366 – Crambus watsonellus – Watson's Grass-veneer Moth – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
^ McLeod, Robin (November 1, 2015). "Species Crambus watsonellus - Watson's Grass-veneer - Hodges#5366". BugGuide. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
^ American Museum Novitates No. 1191

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[1] Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.

[2] "800954.00 – 5366 – Crambus watsonellus – Watson's Grass-veneer Moth – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.

[3] McLeod, Robin (November 1, 2015). "Species Crambus watsonellus - Watson's Grass-veneer - Hodges#5366". BugGuide. Retrieved November 8, 2019.

[4] American Museum Novitates No. 1191

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