63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella

63.092 BF1303 - Crambidae - Crambinae - Agriphila selasella - Pale Streaked Grass Moth

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> Crambidae

Other Name/s: Pale-streak Grass-veneer

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Although superficially resembling Agriphila tristella, this species has the forewing tip more squared, a much reduced facial cone and a whiter longitudinal streak, that is dark edged to one side, and which doesn’t have quite such obvious ‘fingers’ at the rear.

Distribution: A species that seems to be expanding its range into Derbyshire. With twenty seven records between 2011 – 2023, it would seem that this species is possibly locally common and maybe overlooked.

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

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: c.26mm

Food Plant: Grasses.

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