Crambus ericella

Crambus ericella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae described by Jacob Hübner in 1813.



Distribution
This species can be found in most of Europe.

Description
The wingspan is 21 - 28 mm. Forewings are dark brown, with well defined white longitudinal streaks and a white apical triangle.

Biology
These moths fly in a single generation from May to September depending on the location. The larvae feed on Corynephorus canescens, Festuca ovina, Sorbus and Deschampsia flexuosa.