Vagabond Crambus

Agriphila vulgivagellus

''Agriphila vulgivagellus'', the vagabond crambus or vagabond sod webworm, is a moth of the family Crambidae.
Vagabond Crambus - Agriphila vulgivagellus Total length: 18 mm. Tan forewings with a streaky pattern. The terminal line is accented with black and gold dots. Habitat: Attracted to a light at night in a rural area. Agriphila vulgivagellus,Geotagged,Summer,United States,crambid,crambidae,grass-veneer,moth,vagabond crambus

Appearance

The wingspan is 20–39 mm. Adults are on wing from August to October in one generation per year.
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Distribution

It is found from Quebec and New England to Florida, west to Texas and north to Alberta.
Vagabond Crambus Moth (Agriphila vulgivagella) Resting on grasses in an overgrown backyard habitat. Agriphila vulgivagellus,Fall,Geotagged,United States,Vagabond Crambus

Food

The larvae feed on various grasses, as well as wheat, rye and other grains.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusAgriphila
SpeciesA. vulgivagellus
Photographed in
United States of America