Calamotrophini

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Calamotrophini is a tribe of within the Crambinae ( Crambidae). Members of this tribe are small to medium-sized crambid snout moths. The tribe is characterized by specific morphological features of the male genitalia and tympanal organs. Larval stages are associated with grass .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Calamotrophini: //ˌkæləməˈtrɒfɪnaɪ//

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Host Associations

  • Poaceae - larval grasses

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Taxonomic placement

Calamotrophini is classified within the Crambinae, which is characterized by larvae that are root feeders or stem borers, mostly on grasses. The monophyly of Crambinae is supported by tympanal organ structure and phallus-juxta attachment.

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