Crambidae

63.087 Southern Heath Grass-moth Crambus hamella (Thunberg, 1788)

Notable B

Similar species:

Forewing: 12 to 13mm

Habitats: Dry heathland.

Habits: The moth is occasionally disturbed by day. It flies from dusk and later comes to light. It visits Heather flowers after dark.

Foodplant: The early stages have not been recorded. It is associated with Wavy Hair-grass.