63.080 BF1293 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Chrysoteuchia culmella - Garden Grass Moth
Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Crambidae
Other Name/s: Garden Grass-veneer
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: A sandy brown forewing with a strong “V” shaped cross-line towards the wing tip that is orangey-red bordered white. A golden metallic fringe to the forewings
Distribution: A common and widely distributed species in grassy places across the county.
Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing during June & July.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: c.20mm
Food Plant: Grasses.
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
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63.080 BF1293 - Chrysoteuchia culmella - Garden Grass-veneer Melbourne, Derbyshire