63.090 BF1306 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila inquinatella

63.090 BF1306 - Crambidae - Agriphila inquinatella - Barred Grass-moth

Adult Micro: CAT 2 - Confusion Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Crambidae

Other Name/s: Barred Grass-veneer

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.

ID pointers: Variable – A greyish-creamy or sandy-brown ground colour to the forewing. A fine pale longitudinal streak with usually a small triangular shaped mark in central area. Fine darker lines and a faint cross-line.

Distribution: A locally distributed species in drier grassy places across the county.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing during July – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - but can be disturbed during the day

Wingspan: 23-29mm

Food Plant: Various grasses.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Agriphila inquinatella – Melbourne – Tony Davison