Crambus youngellus
Crambus youngellus, or Young's grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by William D. Kearfott in 1908.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from north-eastern United States and southern Ontario.
| Crambus youngellus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. youngellus |
| Binomial name | |
| Crambus youngellus | |
The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are silvery white with a yellowish-orange streak and a thin blackish terminal line with four to five dark dashes along the lower half. The hindwings are white to pale grey. Adults are on wing in June and July.[3]
References
- "800937.00 – 5349 – Crambus youngellus – Young's Grass-veneer Moth – Kearfott, 1908". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- McLeod, Robin (July 31, 2018). "Species Crambus youngellus - Young's Grass-veneer - Hodges#5349". BugGuide. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.