Narrow-winged Grass Moth
Common NameNarrow-winged Grass Moth
Scientific NameOrocrambus angustipennis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, cream, brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open areas
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodDecember to February (Southern Hemisphere summer)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically subterranean or feed at the base of grass stems, pupating in the soil or within a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive broad brown stripe on the pale forewings and the overall slender appearance characteristic of grass moths. The long, upturned labial palps are also typical for the family.
Description
This moth has a slender body and pale cream to tan forewings marked with a prominent, broad brown longitudinal stripe running from the base to the outer margin. The hindwings are uniformly pale cream.
