Light Streak
Common NameLight Streak
Scientific NameCrambus lathoniellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Primary Colorswhite, brown, grey
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, gardens, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North America
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, overwintering as larvae and pupating in a silken cocoon underground.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale forewings with a distinct dark brown longitudinal streak, scattered black dots, and the characteristic long, brush-like, upward-curving antennae, particularly noticeable in males.
Description
A slender moth with pale white to greyish forewings marked by a prominent dark brown longitudinal streak and scattered black speckles. Males are distinguished by their very long, densely scaled, upward-curving antennae.
