Pale-streaked Grass-moth - Agriphila selasella.

Pale-streaked Grass-moth - Agriphila selasella. A micro moth species from the family of Crambidae , subfamily Crambinae. The moth has a wingspan of 26 mm. Although superficially resembling Agriphila tristella, this species has a more squared forewing tip, a much-reduced facial cone and a whiter longitudinal streak that doesn't have quite such obvious 'fingers' at the rear. Its preferred Habitats are often associated with coastal habitats, though not exclusively. This moth is on the wing during July and August. The species’ life history is that the larvae feed in a silken gallery on grasses, including Common Saltmarsh grass and Sheep's Fescue. It is a local species in England, Wales, southern Scotland, and Ireland, and it is classified as local in the UK.

Tags: Pale-streaked Grass-moth - Agriphila selasella.