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Fissicrambus mutabilis

800870.00 — 5435 — Fissicrambus mutabilis (Clemens, 1860) — Changeable Grass-veneer

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
lawn turf grasses

Poaceae

Remarks

On Block Island, this species is highly variable, with many individuals having prominently streaked forewings. Based on online images and the specimens at the CUIC, most populations of this species do not include the streaked color morph. DNA barcoding results indicate the existence of at least one undescribed species near mutabilis.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Fissicrambus mutabilis

    Abundance data late May to early October