Crambus youngellus

(Crambus youngellus)

Description

Crambus youngellus, or Young's grass-veneer, is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Kearfott in 1908. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from north-eastern United States and southern Ontario. The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings are silvery white with a yellowish-orange streak and a thin blackish terminal line with four to five dark dashes along the lower half. The hindwings are white to pale grey. Adults are on wing in June and July.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Crambus
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