Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363
Crambus saltuellus
This record describes Crambus saltuellus (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: very similar to Crambus agitatellus but forewing with broad white stripe bisected by prominent brownish-yellow strip [instead of a faint yellowish strip or no strip at all, as in C. agitatellus ]; several double black lines run from end of white stripe to ST line, and also from base to ST line near inner margin in well-marked individuals; terminal line thin, black, continuous near costa but breaking into separate black dots toward inner margin; hindwing pale brownish-yellow, unmarked During the late 1990s, Jeff Skevington et al collected extensively throughout the area where this photo was taken. They found C. saltuellus but not agitatellus .
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
northeastern United States south to at least North Carolina, plus southern Ontario
Seasonal Activity
adults fly from May to September
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on various grasses
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Crambus saltuellus. 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 Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Tony-2 , Will Cook , Fyn Kynd
Frequently Asked Questions About Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363
What is Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363?
Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363 (Crambus saltuellus) is a species in the family Crambidae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363?
Adult: very similar to Crambus agitatellus but forewing with broad white stripe bisected by prominent brownish-yellow strip [instead of a faint yellowish strip or no strip at all, as in C. agitatellus ]; several double black lines run from end of white stripe to ST line, and also from base to ST line near inner margin in well-marked individuals; terminal line thin, black, continuous near costa but breaking into separate black dots toward inner margin; hindwing pale brownish-yellow, unmarked
Where is Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363 found?
Range: northeastern United States south to at least North Carolina, plus southern Ontario
What does Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363 eat?
The diet of the Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363 includes larvae feed on various grasses.
When is Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363 active?
Pasture Grass-veneer - Hodges#5363: seasonal activity - adults fly from May to September.