Crambidae: Crambinae

1294 (ABH63.081) Crambus pascuella, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR06243

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Hemingford Grey, 25th June 2018. Light trap.
Hemingford Grey, 25th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, 25th June 2018. Light trap.
Hemingford Grey, 25th June 2018. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This species has a distinct whitish streak similar to several other species.


Wingspan: 21-26 mm.
Foodplant(s): grasses
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, grassland and heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 52 (19.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2024

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 May to 12 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 26 June to 12 July

Similar Species
Crambus silvella
Crambus uliginosellus