VAGABOND CRAMBUS
Agriphila vulgivagella
CRAMBID SNOUT MOTHS (Crambidae)
The Vagabond Crambus moth has a wingspan of about 1 – 1.50 inches. The forewing is pale tan with dirty brown streaks between veins. The terminal line has 7 black dots. The fringe is gold or bronze. There are no antemedial, postmedial or subterminal lines. The eyes are blue-gray. The labial palps are long and covered with straw-colored “hairs.”
This moth is probably common in our area. It has been photographed once in Fontenelle Forest in late September 2013. The adults fly from August to October. They are attracted to artificial lights.
The larvae feed on grasses and grains including wheat and rye. They can be agricultural pests in some areas. The species overwinters as an immature larva. Another common name is Vagabond Sod Webworm.
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