Crambidae

63.088 Satin Grass-moth Crambus perlella (Scopoli, 1763)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 11 to 14mm

Habitats: Grasslands, downland, sand-dunes, vegetated shingle, bogs, woodland rides and gardens.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from grass stems during the day. It flies from dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds from a silk gallery that is sometimes extended a few centimetres up the stem base of Wavy Hair-grass, Sheep's-fescue or other grasses. It pupates in a cocoon at or just below the soil level.