Small White Grass-veneer
Common NameSmall White Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus albellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorswhite, cream, pale brown, black
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, lawns, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Newfoundland to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMay to September (often bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, overwinter as larvae, and pupate in a silken cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, white to cream forewings with subtle golden-brown streaking, prominent forward-projecting labial palps, and a few distinct black dots near the wing tip. Often rests with wings wrapped tightly around the body.
Description
A small, slender moth with white to creamy forewings, often marked with faint golden-brown streaks and a few small black dots along the termen. Its labial palps are prominent and extend forward.
