Crambus multilinellus explained

Crambus multilinellus, the multinellus grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1887.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ontario and South Carolina.^[2]

The wingspan is 20–22 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September.

The larvae feed on Gramineae species.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . November 30, 2017.
2. Web site: 800952.00 – 5364 – Crambus multilinellus – Multinellus Grass-veneer Moth – Fernald, 1887 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . March 20, 2018.
3. Web site: Species Crambus multilinellus - Hodges#5364 . BugGuide.Net . October 23, 2013 . March 20, 2018.