Ancylolomia tentaculella

Ancylolomia tentaculella is a species of moth of the family Crambidae found in Asia and Europe. It was first described by the German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1796. The larvae feed on grasses.

Distribution

It is found in Southern and Central Europe, Anatolia and the Middle East.

Description

The wingspan is 30–34 mm.

Biology

The moth flies from June to July in England; in Southern Europe they fly from June to September. The larvae feed on larger grasses.