Hook-tipped Grass-veneer
Common NameHook-tipped Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus bidens
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, grey
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, lawns
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, often at the base of the plants, and overwinter as larvae. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white stripe running down the center of the forewing and the slightly hooked or 'tipped' apex of the forewing. Its small size and typical resting posture (wings wrapped tightly around the body) are also good indicators.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by a prominent white longitudinal stripe on its forewings, bordered by darker brown or grey, and a distinctive hooked tip to the forewing.
