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UK Nature  > Moths  > Agriphila tristella




Scientific Name:   Agriphila tristella
Common Name:   Grass Moth

Agriphila tristella, more commonly known as a Grass Moth, has a wingspan of around 27 mm and is another common grassland species throughout Britain, and fairly distinctive with its pale yellowish or creamy longitudinal streak which very often branches into 'fingers' towards the wing tip.

Flying from June to September, it is nocturnal and a regular visitor to a light-trap. The larvae feed in the base of stems of grass.










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