Powdered Grass-veneer
Common NamePowdered Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorscream, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open grassy areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of grasses, overwintering as larvae before pupating in a silken cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale, finely speckled forewings, the characteristic long, upturned labial palps, and its typical resting posture with wings wrapped tightly around the body.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale cream to whitish forewings densely speckled with fine black dots arranged in longitudinal streaks, giving a powdered appearance.
