Chrysoteuchia culmella

(Chrysoteuchia culmella)

Description

Chrysoteuchia culmella, the garden grass-veneer, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 18–24 mm. The moth flies from June to July depending on the location. The larvae feed on various grasses.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Chrysoteuchia
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