Feeble Grass Moth
Common NameFeeble Grass Moth
Scientific NameCrambus agnesiella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, lawns, open fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America, Central United States
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, known as sod webworms, feed on the roots and crowns of various grasses. They pupate in silken cocoons within the soil or thatch layer.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale tan forewings with distinct, somewhat wavy, reddish-brown longitudinal streaks, a few small black dots, and its typical grass moth resting posture.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale tan forewings featuring prominent longitudinal reddish-brown stripes and a few small black dots, often with a subtle metallic sheen.
