Euchromius californicalis explained

Euchromius californicalis, the California grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.[2] The habitat consists of grasslands.

The wingspan is 20–23 mm for males and 14–22 mm for females.[3] The forewings are light brown with two yellow transverse lines. Adults are on wing from May to August.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . 2014-07-15 .
  2. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=5455 mothphotographersgroup
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/69121 Bug Guide
  4. Web site: Schmidt, B. C. . Bird, C. D. . amp . April 7, 2003 . Species Details: Euchromius californicalis . University of Alberta Museums . E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum . December 29, 2020.