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Grass Moth

Chrysocrambus craterellus

Photo by injica
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a moth of the family Crambidae. The wingspan is about 20 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Festuca and other Gramineae species.

Habitat:

It is found in southern Europe and the Middle East.

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Chrysocrambus craterellus

Species ID Suggestions

Grass Moth

Crysocrambus sp.

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Comments (4)
injica
Chrysocrambus craterella is often mention to inhabit this areas while I haven't found anything on cassentiniellus ...must be then this one.
injica
OK,don't worry any help is definitely appreciated tnx :))
bayucca
Sorry for the cruel orthographics..., my iPad is obviously a little bit tired. Should certainly be Chrysocrambus.
bayucca
Crambidae, Crambinae, Chryocrambus sp., could be Chrysocrambus cassentiniellus or Chrysocrambus craterella.

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PublishedJune 11, 2013

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