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Crambus watsonellus

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Crambus watsonellus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
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

  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