Sperry's Grass-veneer
Common NameSperry's Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus sperryellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-brown, white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, suburban areas
Geographic RangeWestern North America (primarily southwestern US and Mexico)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, typically living in silken tubes at the base of the plants, and pupate in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the striking white stripe on golden-brown forewings, and the characteristic snout formed by its long labial palps, typical of grass-veneer moths.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its shiny golden-brown forewings, each featuring a prominent, straight white longitudinal stripe. It has distinctive long, forward-projecting labial palps, giving it a snout-like appearance.
