Crambus ainslieellus is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Alexander Barrett Klots in 1942.[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Washington, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa and Maine. The habitat consists of grassland areas.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Crambidae |
| Genus: | Crambus |
| Species: | C. ainslieellus
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| Crambus ainslieellus Klots, 1942
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The wingspan is 21–29 mm. Adults are on wing from August to September.
The larvae probably feed on grass roots.[2]
References
edit- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
- ^ Bird, C. D. & Schmidt, B. C. (July 7, 2003). "Species Details: Crambus ainsliellus". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved December 29, 2020.