Crambus watsonellus
Klots, 1942
Watson's Grass-veneer
Crambus watsonellus is a North grass-veneer described by Alexander Barrett Klots in 1942. It is restricted to marshy across a scattered distribution in eastern and central North America. The is one of approximately 250 recognized species in the Crambus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Crambus watsonellus: /ˈkræmbəs wɔtsoʊˈnɛləs/
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Identification
As a member of the Crambus, this likely exhibits the characteristic grass-veneer : narrow held tightly against the body at rest, giving a slender cylindrical profile. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. watsonellus from such as C. laqueatellus or C. albellus require examination of or detailed wing pattern analysis. The specific epithet honors an individual named Watson.
Habitat
Marshy areas, including wetlands and saturated grasslands.
Distribution
Recorded from Florida, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Ontario. The distribution appears disjunct, with in the northeastern United States, Great Lakes region, Florida, and Oklahoma.
Similar Taxa
- Crambus laqueatellusOverlaps in distribution and shares marshy grassland ; distinguished by subtle differences in pattern and male .
- Crambus albellusSimilar size and preference; requires genitalic examination for reliable separation.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'watsonellus' appears to honor someone with the surname Watson, though the identity of this individual is not documented in the original description.