white-border neb
Common Namewhite-border neb
Scientific NameCrambus perlellus
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, brown, grey
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots and lower stems of various grasses. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a silken cocoon within the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the long, snout-like labial palpi, the white head tuft, and the distinctive forewing pattern with a broad white costal stripe and a clear white subterminal line. It typically rests with its wings tightly folded, appearing slender.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by a prominent white tuft on its head and long, forward-projecting labial palpi. Its forewings feature a broad, clean white stripe along the costa and a distinct white subterminal line, set against a mottled brown and grey background.
