Crambus awemellus
Mcdunnough, 1921
Aweme Grass-veneer
Crambus awemellus is a grass-veneer in the Crambidae, described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1921. It is known from marl fen in the Canadian prairie provinces and Ontario and Quebec. The is relatively poorly known, with few observations documented. Its larvae are suspected to feed on grasses, consistent with related species in the Crambus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crambus awemellus: /ˈkræmbəs ˌɔːwəˈmɛləs/
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Identification
May be distinguished from other Crambus by association with marl fen and geographic restriction to central Canada. Specific diagnostic morphological features are not well documented in available sources.
Habitat
Marl fens—wetland environments characterized by alkaline, calcium-rich groundwater and peat-forming vegetation.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan in Canada.
Diet
Larvae probably feed on grasses.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'awemellus' likely derives from Aweme, a locality in Manitoba, Canada, where the may have been first collected or is particularly associated.