Giant Grass-veneer
Common NameGiant Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus agassizii
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, lawns, open woodlands
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean or live at the base of grass stems, feeding on roots and stems. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its relatively large size for a grass-veneer, the long, porrect (forward-projecting) labial palpi that form a snout-like structure, and the characteristic resting posture with wings tightly folded.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a straw-yellow to light brown coloration and faint longitudinal streaks on its forewings. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly against its body, giving it a 'veneer' appearance.
