No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NamePtochostola microphaeellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown, white
HabitatGrassy areas, fields, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely grass feeders, pupating in a cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size and the striking, straight white stripe on the forewings, contrasting with the darker brown ground color.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its brownish-tan forewings featuring a prominent, straight white longitudinal stripe running from base to apex.
