Euchromius californicalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Crambinae
Tribe: Euchromiini
Genus: Euchromius
Species:
E. californicalis
Binomial name
Euchromius californicalis
(Packard, 1873)
Synonyms
  • Eromene californicalis Packard, 1873

Euchromius californicalis, the California grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.[2] The habitat consists of grasslands.

The wingspan is 20–23 mm for males and 14–22 mm for females.[3] The forewings are light brown with two yellow transverse lines. Adults are on wing from May to August.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  2. ↑ mothphotographersgroup
  3. ↑ Bug Guide
  4. ↑ Schmidt, B. C. & Bird, C. D. (April 7, 2003). "Species Details: Euchromius californicalis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.


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