Crambus trichusalis

Hulst, 1886

Crambus trichusalis is a 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 grassland .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Crambus trichusalis: /ˈkræmbəs ˌtrɪkjuˈseɪlɪs/

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Identification

are small with narrow, elongated characteristic of the Crambus. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. trichusalis from other Crambus remain undocumented in available sources.

Habitat

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 grasslands; accurate identification to species level requires examination of or other subtle morphological characters not reliably distinguishable from external appearance alone.

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