Crambidae

63.085 Scarce Grass-moth Crambus pratella (Linnaeus, 1758)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 10 to 12mm

Habitats: Short-turfed dry grassland, coastal sand-dunes, heathland and occasionally gardens.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed in the day and occasionally flies during the evening. It flies again from dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva lives at the roots and stem bases of Tufted Hair-grass and other grasses. It feeds from a silk tube with frass and debris attached. It pupates in a cocoon at the end of its silk tube.