Oak Carl
Common NameOak Carl
Scientific NameAgriphila straminella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, gardens, open woodland
Geographic RangeWidespread in temperate regions across Europe, Asia, and North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, often overwintering as larvae before pupating in the spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, plain light brown coloration, and characteristic resting posture with wings wrapped closely around the body, resembling a twig or piece of straw.
Description
A small, slender moth with uniformly light brown to tan wings held tightly against its body, giving it a cylindrical appearance at rest.
