Pearl-band Grass-veneer
Common NamePearl-band Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCatoptria pinella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, metallic
HabitatGrasslands, heathlands, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsgrasses, mosses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of grasses and mosses, overwintering in silken tubes. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil or among plant debris.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, pearly-white stripe on the brown forewing, which is often bordered by a darker streak. The moth typically rests with its wings folded tightly along its body.
Description
A small grass moth with rich brown forewings featuring a prominent, broad, pearly-white stripe running from the base to near the apex, often with metallic golden or coppery markings at the wing tip.
