Waste Grass-veneer
Common NameWaste Grass-veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale yellow, brown, straw
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, lawns, open grassy areas
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots and stems of various grasses, often living in silken tunnels at the base of the plants or in the soil. Pupation occurs in a cocoon underground.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform, often pearly or silky pale yellowish-brown forewings with minimal markings, and its characteristic elongated, cylindrical resting posture with the wings wrapped tightly around the body.
Description
A small, slender moth with a distinctive cylindrical resting posture, featuring uniformly pale yellowish-brown to straw-colored wings with subtle longitudinal striations.
