Catoptria staudingeri
Common NameCatoptria staudingeri
Scientific NameCatoptria staudingeri
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatMountainous grasslands, meadows, open areas
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe (e.g., Alps, Pyrenees)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae typically feed on grasses, often at the base of stems or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its slender, cryptic resting posture, the distinct white longitudinal stripe on the forewing, and its brownish-grey overall coloration. Specific details of the stripe and darker markings help differentiate it from similar *Catoptria* species.
Description
A small, slender moth with forewings folded tightly along its body, appearing brownish-grey with a prominent white longitudinal stripe running from the base to near the apex, and a darker streak below it.
