Beautiful Grass-veneer
Common NameBeautiful Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus pulcherrimus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, white, brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, lawns, open fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to October (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are grass feeders, living in silken tubes at the base of grass plants. They pupate in cocoons in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright white longitudinal stripe on the forewing, the tan-brown coloration, and the prominent, upturned labial palpi that give it a 'snout' appearance.
Description
A small, slender moth with tan-brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad pure white longitudinal stripe bordered by darker brown lines, and distinctive upturned labial palpi forming a 'snout'.
