Water Veneer
Common NameWater Veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorssilver, grey
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, damp grasslands, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEurope, North America, parts of Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots of various grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in the soil in spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniformly pale, often silvery-white or light grey forewings with a silky sheen and lack of prominent markings, and a prominent fringe of scales on the hindwing margins.
Description
This is a small, plain moth with a distinctive silvery-white or pale grey coloration, often appearing somewhat iridescent, and a fringe of long scales along the wing margins.
