Crambus watsonellus
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.
Crambus watsonellus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Crambus |
Species: | C. watsonellus |
Binomial name | |
Crambus watsonellus Klots, 1942 | |
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]
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References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- "800954.00 – 5366 – Crambus watsonellus – Watson's Grass-veneer Moth – Klots, 1942". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- McLeod, Robin (November 1, 2015). "Species Crambus watsonellus - Watson's Grass-veneer - Hodges#5366". BugGuide. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- American Museum Novitates No. 1191
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