Starry Pearl
Common NameStarry Pearl
Scientific NameCrambus perlella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorswhite, cream, brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots of various grasses. They pupate in a silken cocoon within the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pearly white or cream forewings with brown mottling and a somewhat metallic luster. The moth typically rests with its wings folded tightly along its body, giving it a slender appearance.
Description
A small moth characterized by its pearly white to cream forewings, often with a subtle iridescent sheen, marked by irregular brown streaks and patches. Its head and thorax are also pale brown.
