Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Crambus Higher classification Crambus | Phylum Arthropoda Family Crambidae Scientific name Crambus ericella Rank Species | |
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Similar Crambus, Butterflies and moths, Crambus pratella, Crambidae, Crambus pascuella | ||
Crambus ericella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae.
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Distribution
This species can be found in most of Europe.
Description
The wingspan is 21–28 millimetres (0.83–1.10 in). Forewings are dark brown, with well defined white longitudinal streaks and a white apical triangle.
Biology
These moths fly in a single generation from May to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on Corynephorus canescens, Festuca ovina, Sorbus and Deschampsia flexuosa.
References
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