Crambus saltuellus Zeller, 1863 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Crambus saltuellus Zeller, 1863

Crambus saltuellus Zeller, 1863

Crambus saltuellus, the pasture grass-veneer, is a North American moth in the Crambidae family whose larvae feed on grasses.

Family
Genus
Crambus
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Crambus saltuellus Zeller, 1863

Crambus saltuellus, commonly called the pasture grass-veneer, is a species of moth belonging to the family Crambidae. This species was first described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1863. It is native to North America, where it has been recorded across northeastern United States, extending south to the state of North Carolina. This moth is also found in southern Ontario, Canada. The wingspan of adult individuals measures approximately 22 mm. The larvae of this moth feed on a wide range of grass species.

Photo: (c) Curt Lehman, all rights reserved, uploaded by Curt Lehman

Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Crambus

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