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Euchromius californicalis

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Euchromius californicalis
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E. californicalis
Binomial name
Euchromius californicalis
(Packard, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Eromene californicalis Packard, 1873

Euchromius californicalis, the California grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by 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]

References

  1. ^ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ^ Bug Guide
  4. ^ University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum