The equation of the crumhorn with the lituus was especially strong among German writers. This would create a specific name "Cecidomyia vitis lituus", which is an unavailable name. A variety of instruments were used by "aeneators", including the "buccina", "cornu", tuba, and "lituus". The reconstructed lituus has also been described as difficult to play. The crumhorn was especially associated with the lituus because of the similarity of its shape.