Fissicrambus haytiellus
Zincken, 1821
Carpet-grass Webworm Moth
Fissicrambus haytiellus, commonly known as the carpet-grass webworm , is a in the Crambidae. First described by Zincken in 1821, it is currently treated as a synonym of Fissicrambus fissiradiellus in some taxonomic databases. The species occurs in the Caribbean and southeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Fissicrambus haytiellus: /ˌfɪsɪˈkræmbəs haɪˈtiɛləs/
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Distribution
Dominican Republic, Cuba, United States (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, Texas).
Misconceptions
This is listed as a synonym of Fissicrambus fissiradiellus in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, though NCBI and iNaturalist maintain it as a valid species. Taxonomic status may vary by source.
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Taxonomic Status
Treated as a synonym of Fissicrambus fissiradiellus in Catalogue of Life and GBIF; maintained as valid in NCBI and iNaturalist.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 5,067 observations, indicating the is relatively well-documented photographically despite taxonomic uncertainty.