Crambus ainslieellus
Crambus ainslieellus 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 Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa and Maine. The habitat consists of grassland areas.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. ainslieellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Crambus ainslieellus Klots, 1942 | |
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The wingspan is 21–29 mm. The forewings are yellowish brown with silvery discal stripe. The hindwings are greyish. Adults are on wing from August to September.
The larvae probably feed on grass roots.[2]
References
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- Bird, C. D. & Schmidt, B. C. (July 7, 2003). "Species Details: Crambus ainsliellus". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
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