Crambus unistriatellus explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . July 15, 2014.
  2. Web site: Bird, C. D. . Schmidt, B. C. . amp . April 9, 2003 . Species Details: Crambus unistriatellus . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.
  3. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5344 Moth Photographers Group
  4. http://bugguide.net/node/view/116863 BugGuide