Straw-coloured Grass-veneer
Common NameStraw-coloured Grass-veneer
Scientific NamePediasia luteella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open grassy areas, heathland
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia, North Africa
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon underground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, straw-yellow to ochre forewings and characteristic resting posture. Differentiation from very similar *Pediasia* species often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, slender moth with uniformly straw-yellow to ochre forewings, often appearing unpatterned or with very faint longitudinal streaks. It typically rests with its wings folded tightly along its body, giving it a cylindrical appearance.
