Crambus pascuella (Linnaeus, 1758) Species
Last modified: Nov. 15, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
A common species throughout Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Crambidae > Subfamily: Crambinae > Tribus: Crambini > Genus: Crambus > Species: Crambus pascuella
- Vernacular names
- Zilverstreepgrasmot (NL), Inlaid grass-veneer (EN), Crambe des pâturages (FR), Dunkler Graszünsler (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Sélys-Longchamps E. 1844. Énumération des insectes Lépidoptères de la Belgique. — Mémoires de la Société royale des Sciences de Liége 2: 1–35. On page 22 (as Crambus pascuellus L.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 20—26 mm. This species has a distinct whitish streak against a yellow-brown ground colour.
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Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Caterpillar
The larva hibernates.
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Bionomics
Larvae in silken tube low among the grass culms. The adults are easily disturbed by day and come to light.
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Flight periods
The adults fly from the end of May till the end of August, occasionally later.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Poa
The larva feeds on various grass species, especially on Poa spp.
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Habitat
Common in most grassy areas.
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