About Crambus agitatellus Clemens, 1860
Description: Adults of the double-banded grass-veneer Crambus agitatellus have a wingspan ranging from 17 to 22 mm. When resting, they hold their forewings rolled tightly over their hindwings, which gives them a long, slender shape while at rest. Their forewings feature a broad white stripe that tapers at both ends. In some individual moths, this white stripe may be split down the middle by a faint yellow stripe. Four to five black lines extend from the end of the white stripe, and eventually meet a yellow-orange horizontal line located near the tip of the wing. The hindwings are pale gray or pale brown, and have no distinct markings. Range and Habitat: Crambus agitatellus occurs across the eastern two-thirds of the United States and south-eastern Canada. It is most frequently found in open grassy habitats, including fields and lawns. Ecology: The larvae of this species feed on a variety of grasses and other low-growing plants.
