Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Agriphila geniculea
Scientific Name:
Agriphila geniculea
Scientific Family:
Crambidae
Subfamily:
Crambinae
Wingspan (mm):
20-25mm
Log Book Number:
1309 Description
This moth is a mid-brown colour with a diffuse pale streak but the most noticeable feature are two dark crosslines, the outermost one being sharply elbowed.
Distribution
A common moth only being absent from the far north of the U.K.
Habitat
Found in grassland and especially grassy areas on sand dunes.
Diet
Small grass species.