Graceful Grass-veneer
Common NameGraceful Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus laqueatellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorstan, golden-brown, white
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, lawns, fields
Geographic RangeEastern North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, known as sod webworms, live in silken tunnels at the base of grass plants, feeding on roots and stems. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its slender, pointed appearance with wings folded tightly, and the characteristic golden-brown longitudinal stripes on its forewings. Often rests head-down on grass stems.
Description
A small, slender moth with a pointed head and wings folded tightly along its body. Its forewings are light tan to golden-brown with distinct longitudinal darker stripes and a metallic sheen, providing excellent camouflage among grasses.
