Agriphila straminella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Crambidae |
Genus: | Agriphila |
Species: | A. straminella |
Binomial name | |
Agriphila straminella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) |
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Agriphila straminella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe.
The wingspan is 16–20 mm. The moth flies from June to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various grasses, such as sheep's fescue (Festuca ovina), smooth meadowgrass (Poa pratensis), and wheat (Triticum aestivum).