Crambidae

63.093 Straw Grass-moth Agriphila straminella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

Common

Similar species:

Forewing: 8 to 10mm

Habitats: Grasslands, calcareous grassland, marshes, heathland and gardens.

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

Foodplant: The larva lives along the lower part of the stem of Sheep's-fescue or other small grasses. It has been reared from Glaucous Sedge. It pupates in a silk frass-covered cocoon.

On the European mainland it has been recorded from Smooth Meadow-grass.