Crambus saltuellus
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| Crambus saltuellus Zeller, 1863
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Crambus saltuellus, the Pasture Grass-veneer, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Zeller in 1863.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the north-eastern United States south to North Carolina. It is also present in southern Ontario.
The wingspan is about 22 mm.[2] The forewings with have a white stripe, bisected by a brownish-yellow strip. There are several double black lines, as well as a thin black terminal line. The hindwings are uniform pale brownish-yellow. Adults are on wing from May to September.
The larvae feed on various grasses.[3]
References
- ^ "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide
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