Irish moths

Agriphila straminella

Family: Crambidae       Sub-family: Crambinae 

1304     *     Agriphila straminella



Wingspan: 16-19mm

Flight time: July-August
Habitat: Can be abundant in grassy areas

Larvae feed in stems of various grasses, especially Sheep's Fescue



Agriphila straminella


Agriphila straminella


Agriphila straminella
Agriphila straminella
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2010 and 2011

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