Topiary Grass-veneer
Common NameTopiary Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus topiarius
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsyellowish-orange, dark brown, silver
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, lawns
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses, and pupate in a silken cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the yellowish-orange ground color with dark longitudinal stripes and the bright silvery-white subterminal line, often seen resting with wings tightly folded.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-orange forewings marked by several dark brown longitudinal stripes and a prominent silvery-white band near the termen.
