Grass-Veneers
Crambini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Pyraloidea
- Family: Crambidae
- Subfamily: Crambinae
- Tribe: Crambini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crambini: //ˈkɹæm.bɪˌniː//
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Summary
Crambini is a tribe within the Crambinae subfamily, containing over 1,800 species of snout moths. The larvae predominantly feed on grasses and are notable for some species being pests in agricultural contexts.
Diet
Larvae are primarily root feeders or stem borers, mostly on grasses. Some species are pests of sod grasses, maize, sugar cane, rice, and other Poaceae.
Ecosystem Role
Crambini play a role in the ecological dynamics of grassland and agricultural ecosystems as root feeders and potential pests.
Evolution
Monophyly of the Crambini supports their distinction from other groups based on structural and genetic evidence. Taxonomic placement varies, with some considering Crambidae a subfamily of Pyralidae.
Tags
- Lepidoptera
- Crambidae
- Grass-Veneers
- Insects
- Moths