Girard's Grass-veneer
Common NameGirard's Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus girardellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, golden-yellow, brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, lawns
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. Larvae feed on the roots and lower stems of grasses, often in silken tunnels. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent, unbroken golden-yellow stripe on white forewings and its characteristic resting posture with wings wrapped tightly around the body. The long, porrect labial palps are also a key feature.
Description
A small moth with white forewings featuring a distinctive, broad golden-yellow stripe running lengthwise, bordered by a thin dark line. It typically rests with its wings tightly folded around its body.
