Leach's Grass-veneer
Common NameLeach's Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus leachellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, lawns, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and central North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and stems of various grasses, often residing in silken tunnels at the base of the plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent snout-like labial palps and the broad, clean white stripe on the forewings, which is typically bordered by a thin dark line above and below.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its prominent, forward-projecting labial palps and forewings that are a mix of brown and tan, featuring a distinctive, broad white stripe running longitudinally through the center.
