Common Grass-veneer
Common NameCommon Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, lawns, open woodland
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses. They pupate in a silken cocoon underground.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad white stripe on the forewings, which are held tightly along the body at rest, giving it a 'veneered' appearance. The moth is typically found in grassy areas.
Description
A small, slender moth with light tan to brownish forewings, prominently marked with a broad, often slightly iridescent white longitudinal stripe down the center.
