Wedge Footman
Common NameWedge Footman
Scientific NameCrambus perlellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale brown, straw
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically subterranean, feeding on the roots of various grasses before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsIdentified by its characteristic resting posture with wings folded tightly, forming a slender, wedge-like shape, and its uniform pale, straw-colored to whitish wings, often with a satiny sheen.
Description
A small, slender moth with pale, straw-colored wings tightly folded along its body, giving it a distinctive wedge-like appearance.
