Crambidae

63.091 White-streaked Grass-moth Agriphila latistria (Haworth, 1811)

Local

Similar species:

Forewing: 11 to 13mm

Habitats: Dry grasslands, coastal sand-dunes, downland and dry heathland.

Habits: The moth is easily disturbed from grasses in the day. It flies at dusk and later comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva lives in a silk gallery amongst the base of the stems of bromes or other grasses. It pupates in a long, silk and sand-covered cocoon.