Eoreuma densellus

Zeller, 1881

Wainscot Grass-veneer

Eoreuma densellus, commonly known as the wainscot grass-veneer, is a of in the Crambidae. It was first described by Zeller in 1881. The species is found in eastern and central North America, with active from spring through fall and year-round in Florida. The average adult length is 12.5 mm.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eoreuma densellus: /iːˈoʊriːmə dɛnˈsɛləs/

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Identification

No specific diagnostic features distinguishing Eoreuma densellus from similar crambid are documented in available sources. The is part of the Eoreuma, which includes other grass-veneer moths.

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Habitat

preferences are not explicitly documented. Based on its and related , it likely occurs in grassland or grassy edge habitats.

Distribution

North America, recorded from Minnesota to Connecticut, south to Texas and Florida.

Seasonality

are on wing from April to October throughout most of the range. In Florida, adults are active year-round.

Life Cycle

details including , larval, and pupal stages are not documented in available sources.

Behavior

No specific are documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Eoreuma loftiniBoth belong to the Eoreuma and share the 'grass-veneer'. E. loftini is a major agricultural pest of rice, sugarcane, and sorghum, whereas E. densellus has no documented pest status.

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Taxonomic note

Eoreuma densellus is distinct from the congeneric Mexican rice borer (Eoreuma loftini), which is a significant agricultural pest. The two should not be confused given their vastly different economic importance.