Pondside Crambid Moth
Common NamePondside Crambid Moth
Scientific NameCrambus bidens
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white, brown
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, wetlands, pond sides
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America (from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae feed on grasses, often living in silken tubes at the base of the plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pattern of orange-yellow and white bands with dark brown wavy lines and the two prominent ring-like spots on the forewings. Often found in damp, grassy habitats.
Description
A small moth with forewings patterned in shades of orange-yellow and white, featuring intricate dark brown wavy lines and distinct ring-like spots. The hindwings are typically paler.
