Wainscot Veneer
Common NameWainscot Veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorstan, brown, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and lower stems of grasses, living in silken tubes underground. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a silken cocoon within the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic elongated labial palps (snout) projecting forward from the head. The forewings display a pattern of pale ground color with distinct dark longitudinal streaks, which can vary in intensity.
Description
A small grass moth with a distinctive elongated snout-like proboscis. Its forewings are typically pale tan to light brown with prominent darker brown longitudinal streaks, giving it a camouflaged appearance against dried vegetation.
