Striped Grass-moth
Common NameStriped Grass-moth
Scientific NameHednota grammellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, tan, brown
HabitatGrasslands, pastures, lawns, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (in Australia)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae, commonly known as sod webworms, construct silken tunnels or webs at the base of grass plants, where they feed on roots and stems. Pupation typically occurs within these larval shelters.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive longitudinal striped pattern on the forewings and the pointed, snout-like labial palps, characteristic of many grass moths.
Description
A small, slender moth with a pointed head and forewings distinctly marked with prominent longitudinal stripes of cream and various shades of brown.
