Yellow Field Bell Moth
Common NameYellow Field Bell Moth
Scientific NameCrambus perlella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open fields, lawns
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the roots of various grasses, living in silken tubes underground. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a cocoon in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, very pale (often pearly white or straw-yellow) coloration, pointed snout-like head, and characteristic resting posture with wings tightly wrapped around the body.
Description
A small, slender moth with a pointed head and wings folded tightly along its body, appearing very pale, often whitish or straw-yellow, with subtle longitudinal streaks.
