Double-banded Grass-veneer
Common NameDouble-banded Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus agitatellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, lawns
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of grasses, often creating silken tunnels. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white and orange-brown longitudinal stripes on the forewing. The moth typically rests with its wings folded tightly around its body, giving it a slender, 'snout-nosed' appearance due to its prominent labial palps.
Description
A small moth characterized by a prominent white longitudinal stripe on the forewing, bordered dorsally by a broad orange-brown stripe, and intricate dark brown and black wavy lines towards the outer margin.
