Crambus trichusalis
Hulst, 1886
Crambus trichusalis is a grass moth in the Crambidae, described by George Duryea Hulst in 1886. It is restricted to the northern Great Plains of North America, with confirmed records from the Canadian prairies and adjacent U.S. states. The is strongly associated with native grassland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crambus trichusalis: /ˈkræmbəs ˌtrɪkjuˈseɪlɪs/
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Identification
are small with narrow, elongated wings characteristic of the Crambus. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. trichusalis from other Crambus remain undocumented in available sources.
Habitat
Native grasslands, including prairie and steppe environments.
Distribution
North America: Alberta and Saskatchewan (Canada); Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota (United States).
Similar Taxa
- Crambus speciesNumerous congeneric occur in North American grasslands; accurate identification to species level requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological characters not reliably distinguishable from external appearance alone.