Watson's Grass-veneer Moth Crambus watsonellus Klots, 1942

Family: Crambidae

Subfamily: Crambinae

Identification:

Wing Span: 2.0-2.7 cm

Life History:

Flight: August to October

Caterpillar Hosts:

Adult Food:

Habitat: marshy areas; near creeks; calcareous (limestone) prairies

Range: Maine to Florida, west to at least Illinois and Ontario

Conservation:

NCGR:

Management Needs:

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Observation date: Sep 15, 2014

Submitted by: Bill Hubick

Region: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States

Verified by: rogerdowner

Verified date: Sep 15, 2014

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Observation date: Sep 14, 2009

Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com

Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States

Verified by: rogerdowner

Verified date: Mar 15, 2011

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