Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378
Crambus laqueatellus
This record describes Crambus laqueatellus (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: forewing light brownish-yellow with white streak along costa completely bisected by thin brown longitudinal strip; dark streaks extend inward from lower half of outer margin [lacks a separately-dotted terminal line]; upper half of ST line is an oblique convex arc, and lower half is a concave arc - the two halves forming a curved point where they meet, resembling the crest of a wave; hindwing medium gray with white fringe and some white shading near base and along inner margin.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Crambini
- Genus
- Crambus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Ontario and Maine to South Carolina, west to Texas, north to North Dakota
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from April to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The Moths of North Dakota site and Ohio State University report grasses (Poaceae) as the larval foodplant Covell's Guide gives "mosses" as the food
Life History
Life cycle images: Eggs; adult
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Crambus laqueatellus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Robin McLeod , marcie oconnor , JoAnneRusso
Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378
What is Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378?
Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378 (Crambus laqueatellus) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How big is Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378?
wingspan 23-30 mm
How do you identify Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378?
Adult: forewing light brownish-yellow with white streak along costa completely bisected by thin brown longitudinal strip; dark streaks extend inward from lower half of outer margin [lacks a separately-dotted terminal line]; upper half of ST line is an oblique convex arc, and lower half is a concave arc - the two halves forming a curved point where they meet, resembling the crest of a wave; hindwing medium gray with white fringe and some white shading near base and along inner margin.
Where is Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378 found?
Range: Ontario and Maine to South Carolina, west to Texas, north to North Dakota
What does Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378 eat?
The diet of the Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378 includes The Moths of North Dakota site and Ohio State University report grasses (Poaceae) as the larval foodplant Covell's Guide gives mosses as the food.
When is Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378 active?
Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378: seasonal activity - adults fly from April to September.
What is the life cycle of a Eastern Grass-veneer - Hodges#5378?
Life cycle images: Eggs; adult