Scotch Grass-veneer
Common NameScotch Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, silvery-white, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open grassy areas, pastures
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae), Festuca, Poa, Agrostis
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, often constructing silken tunnels near the ground. Pupation occurs in a cocoon within the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive silvery-white, often slightly iridescent, longitudinal streaks on the golden-brown forewings, and its relatively small size. It often rests with its head pointed downwards on grass stems.
Description
A small moth characterized by its golden-brown forewings adorned with prominent, somewhat iridescent, silvery-white longitudinal stripes that are often bordered by darker brown, and a white fringe along the termen.
