Pale Water-veneer
Common NamePale Water-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorspale brown, straw, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, heathland, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a silken cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the overall pale, almost pearly, straw-colored forewings with a prominent dark longitudinal streak and the distinctive upturned labial palps. The serrated outer margin of the forewing is also a key feature.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale straw to sandy brown forewings, often marked with a distinct dark brown longitudinal streak and a serrated termen. Its prominent upturned labial palps are characteristic.
