Mottled Grass-veneer
Common NameMottled Grass-veneer
Scientific NameAgriphila vulgivagella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, orange
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, lawns, open fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (widespread across Canada and the United States)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodAugust to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on grass roots and overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in spring, with adults emerging in late summer and fall.
Identification TipsKey features include the pointed labial palps forming a 'snout', the cylindrical resting posture with wings wrapped tightly around the body, and the mottled brown and tan forewing pattern.
Description
A small, slender moth with a pointed snout-like head and forewings mottled with shades of brown, tan, and orange-brown, often with faint darker streaks.
