Crambus satrapellus

Crambus satrapellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Zincken in 1821.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas.[2] The range extends to Brazil in the south.

Crambus satrapellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Crambus
Species:
C. satrapellus
Binomial name
Crambus satrapellus
(Zincken, 1821)
Synonyms
  • Chilo satrapellus Zincken, 1821
  • Crambus aculiellus Hampson, 1896
  • Crambus aculeilellus Walker, 1863
  • Crambus aureorufus Hampson, 1919
  • Crambus elegantellus Walker, 1863

The wingspan is about 21 mm. The forewings are light golden brown with a silvery-white stripe. The hindwings are white to pale yellowish. Adults are on wing from July to September in most of North America, but year round in Florida.[3]

References
  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide


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