Garden Grass-veneer
Common NameGarden Grass-veneer
Scientific NameChrysoteuchia culmella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight brown, straw, silver, dark brown
HabitatGardens, meadows, grasslands, lawns, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and stems of various grasses, overwintering as larvae before pupating in a silken cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic straw-colored forewings with dark streaks, the distinct silvery subterminal line, and its typical resting posture with wings folded tightly, giving it a 'veneer' appearance.
Description
A small, slender moth with straw-colored to light brown forewings featuring fine dark longitudinal streaks and a prominent silvery-white subterminal line.
