About Chrysoteuchia topiarius Zeller, 1866
Chrysoteuchia topiarius, commonly known as the topiary grass-veneer moth, subterranean sod webworm, or cranberry girdler, is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. This species was first formally described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1866. It can be found across most of North America. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 17 to 20 mm. Adults are active from late June to early August, and this species produces one generation per year. The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, with grasses being the most common part of their diet.
