Rank Species | Genus Chrysocrambus Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Chrysocrambus, Crambus uliginosellus, Chrysocrambus linetella, Ancylolomia tentaculella, Butterflies and moths |
Subspecies
Description
Chrysocrambus craterellus has a wingspan of about 20 mm. Wings are yellowish and characterized by a few longitudinal brown lines, with two transversal brownish lines close to the apex. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on Festuca and other Gramineae species.
Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in southern Europe and the Middle East. It prefers meadowe, pastures and grasslands.
References
Chrysocrambus craterellus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA