Wainscot Grass-veneer
Common NameWainscot Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus pascuella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, cream, brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America (introduced)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and stems of various grasses, often residing in silken tunnels near the ground. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the pointed snout formed by the long labial palps, the overall straw-like appearance, and the prominent pale longitudinal stripes on the forewings, often with a distinct white costal stripe.
Description
A small, slender moth with a pointed snout (long labial palps) and forewings that are typically straw-colored to brownish, marked with distinct pale longitudinal stripes.
