Crambus saltuellus

Description

Crambus saltuellus, the pasture grass-veneer, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1863. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the north-eastern United States south to North Carolina. It is also present in southern Ontario. The wingspan is about 22 mm. The forewings with have a white stripe, bisected by a brownish-yellow strip. There are several double black lines, as well as a thin black terminal line. The hindwings are uniform pale brownish yellow. Adults are on wing from May to September. The larvae feed on various grasses.