63.091 BF1307 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila latistria - White-streaked Grass-moth
Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -
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- Generally Common / Widespread
Taxonomy: Micro >> Crambidae
Other Name/s: White-streak Grass-veneer
ID Difficulty:
- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Easily identified by the single longitudinal white streak through a plain brownish ground colour.
Distribution: A locally distributed species in the county. Prefers sandy or areas with poor soil.
Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing during July – September.
Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light
Photographed: Yes - Photographed By: Tony Davison, Will Soar © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 22-27mm
Food Plant: Grass stems.
Recorded dates for Common [
Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
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63.091 BF1307 - Agriphila latistria Kings Newton, Derbyshire Will Soar©