Crambus perlella
Crambus perlella
63.088 BF1302
Wingspan 21-28 mm.
A relatively common species throughout much of the British Isles, the typical form is creamy white with a slight silken lustre. There is also a differently-marked form, f. warringtonellus, which has heavy streaking.
The larvae feed on grasses, in a silken gallery amongst the base of the stems.
The adults fly in July and August, and are attracted to light.
A relatively common species throughout much of the British Isles, the typical form is creamy white with a slight silken lustre. There is also a differently-marked form, f. warringtonellus, which has heavy streaking.
The larvae feed on grasses, in a silken gallery amongst the base of the stems.
The adults fly in July and August, and are attracted to light.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 1 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 44 |
| June | 1,933 |
| July | 4,841 |
| August | 1,146 |
| September | 43 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 2 |
| December | 14 |
