Pearly Crambid Snout Moth (Crambus perlella)

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Photo by DanielePralong

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Cool moustache on this crambid snout moth. The Pearly Crambid Snout Moth is found in Europe. The wingspan is 19-28 mm and the moth flies from July to August depending on the location. The larvae feed on various grasses. Adults feed on the nectar of Leucanthemum species.

Habitat:

Alpine meadow, alt. ~1400 m.

Notes:

For the most part, other moths in the genus have a larger white bar through the middle of the forewing, whereas this species has two branching off to the side, one at the bottom.
See also http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=1539