BELTED GRASS-VENEER
Euchromius ocelleus
CRAMBID SNOUT MOTHS (Crambidae)
The Belted Grass-Veneer has a wingspan of about 1 inch. The forewing is pale gray with 2 yellow-orange bands crossing below midwing. The lower part of the terminal line is composed of small, black squares outlined with white. The squares are bordered above by a narrow white strip. The hindwing is pale gray-brown with a dark terminal line and fringe.
The frequency of occurrence is not known. The individual shown here was photographed at Neale Woods in early July 2013. This moth is more common in southern states, so it is probably uncommon in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods. The adults are nocturnal and are attracted to artificial lights.
The larvae feed on grain products. There are 2 species in the Euchromius genus. The second species, E. californicalis, is almost identical to E. ocelleus, but the white strip above the black squares in the terminal line is wider.
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