Herpetogramma pertextalis


Herpetogramma pertextalis, commonly known as the bold-feathered grass moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was first described by Julius Lederer in 1863 and is found in North America.

Description

Adult bold-feathered grass moths have a wingspan of about 33 mm and hold their wings open at rest, exposing both the forewings and hindwings. All four wings are whitish-tan and iridescent with a series of jagged lines. A dark brown line is present at the lowermost margin of all four wings.

Range and Habitat

This species is native to North America and is most commonly observed in open grassy areas such as fields, lawns and pastures.

Ecology

H. pertextalis larvae feed on the leaves of Clethra alnifolia.