Orchard Featherfoot
Common NameOrchard Featherfoot
Scientific NameCrambidae sp.
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbeige, brown, grey
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, orchards, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWidespread (for Crambidae generally)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodSummer months
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically stem borers or root feeders in various grass species.
Identification TipsKey features include its very slender body, the characteristic resting posture with wings tightly wrapped along the body, and its cryptic coloration. Specific identification to species often requires microscopic examination of genitalic structures.
Description
A small, slender moth with wings held tightly rolled around its body, displaying cryptic mottled brown, beige, and grey patterns for camouflage.
