Yellow Satin Veneer
Common NameYellow Satin Veneer
Scientific NameCrambus perlella
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyCrambinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorspale yellow, silvery-white
HabitatGrasslands, meadows, open fields, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, Asia, North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are subterranean, feeding on the roots of various grasses. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon underground.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform pale coloration, satiny wing texture, and prominent forward-projecting labial palps. It lacks distinct markings on the forewings, which helps distinguish it from other grass-veneers.
Description
A small, slender moth with uniformly pale, satiny forewings that can appear silvery-white or pale yellow, often with an iridescent sheen. It typically rests with its wings tightly folded around its body.
