Crambus unistriatellus Packard, 1868 is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Crambus unistriatellus Packard, 1868

Crambus unistriatellus Packard, 1868

Crambus unistriatellus, the wide-stripe grass-veneer, is a North American Crambidae moth whose larvae feed on grass roots.

Family
Genus
Crambus
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Crambus unistriatellus Packard, 1868

Crambus unistriatellus, commonly known as the wide-stripe grass-veneer, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. This species was officially described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1868, under the scientific name Crambus unistriatellus Packard, 1868. It is native to North America, and has been specifically recorded in the regions of British Columbia, Alberta, Labrador, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and California. Its preferred habitat is grasslands. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 25 to 28 millimeters. The hindwings of this moth are white in color. Adult moths have been observed in flight from June through October. The larvae of Crambus unistriatellus feed on grass roots.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Crambus

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