Bird's-nest Moth
Common NameBird's-nest Moth
Scientific NameCrambus lathoniellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorspale brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, pupating in a silken cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the pale, straw-yellow forewings with two prominent black spots in the discal area and a smaller spot near the base. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly along its body.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale, straw-colored forewings featuring a few distinct black spots and a feathery fringe at the wing tips.
