Hello, from Steve Garten and welcome to my weird and wonderful world of moths.

I’m amateur Lepidopterist, I trap and record moth species on my six acre wildlife meadow at Tibenham Norfolk, UK.

The list of moths listed in this Micro-moths blog and the Macro Moths blog are the species I have recorded since 2015.

Satin Grass-veneer - Crambus perlella.

Monday, December 4, 2023

Satin Grass-veneer - Crambus perlella. A micro moth species from the family of Crambidae, subfamily Crambinae. The moth has a wingspan of about 21 o 28 mm. The typical form is creamy white with a slight silken lustre. This species’ habitat is in grassland and rough meadows. This moth is on the wing during July and August and is attracted to light. The species’ life history is that the larvae feed on grasses in a silken gallery amongst the base of the stems. The species is widespread over the UK and is classified as common.

Tags: Satin Grass-veneer - Crambus perlella.