Euchromius californicalis

Packard, 1873

California grass-veneer, California Grass-veneer Moth

A small grass-veneer in the Crambidae, described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1873. Records indicate it is a rarer of the more common Euchromius ocellea in parts of its range, such as Davis, California. The inhabits grassland across western North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euchromius californicalis: //juːˈkroʊmiəs ˌkælɪˌfɔrnɪˈkeɪlɪs//

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Identification

Distinguished from the similar Euchromius ocellea (Belted Grass-Veneer ) by subtle morphological differences; the two are noted as very similar in appearance and may require careful examination for reliable separation. E. ocellea is described as much more common in some areas, such as Davis, California.

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Habitat

Grasslands

Distribution

North America: recorded from British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Seasonality

on wing from May to August.

Similar Taxa

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