Lanceolate Moth
Common NameLanceolate Moth
Scientific NameChrysocrambus lanceolellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open grassy areas, often in damp localities
Geographic RangeWidespread across Europe and parts of Asia
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses. They overwinter as larvae.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive longitudinal striped pattern on the forewings, the pointed snout-like labial palps projecting forward, and the presence of a few small, dark discal spots on each forewing.
Description
A slender moth with a pointed head and forewings featuring prominent longitudinal stripes of cream and dark brown, accented by a few distinct black spots.
