Crambus multilinellus

Crambus multilinellus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Crambus
Species: C. multilinellus
Binomial name
Crambus multilinellus
Fernald, 1887

Crambus multilinellus, the Multinellus Grass-veneer, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Fernald in 1887.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ontario and South Carolina.[2]

The wingspan is 20-22 mm. Adults are on wing from March to September.

The larvae feed on Gramineae species.[3]

References

  1. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. mothphotographersgroup
  3. Bug Guide