Profane Grass-veneer
Common NameProfane Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus agitatellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorstan, cream, brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, lawns, open fields
Geographic RangeEastern and Central North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, often residing in silken tunnels at or below the soil surface, before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its cylindrical body shape at rest due to tightly folded wings, prominent longitudinal cream and tan stripes on the forewings, and often extended labial palps giving a snout-like appearance.
Description
This is a small, slender moth characterized by its tan and cream longitudinal stripes and its distinctive resting posture with wings tightly folded around its body.
