Crambidae

walwyn Sun, 04/12/2009 - 23:00
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Udea lutealis
Udea lutealis

 

These are the grass moths, variable in appearance with some being hidden amongst the grass stems, whilst others are brightly marked.

 

The larvae are typically stem borers in plants of the grass family, and as a consequence some of the species are pests of cereal crops.

 

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