Scarce Water-veneer
Common NameScarce Water-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus lathoniellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, damp areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, introduced to North America (Pacific Northwest)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and stems of various grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a silken cocoon within the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive snout-like appearance created by its long labial palps, and the clear, dark brown longitudinal stripe on the otherwise pale forewings.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its pale, creamy forewings adorned with a distinct dark brown longitudinal stripe and prominent, forward-pointing labial palps.
