Agriphila tristella explained

Agriphila tristella, the common grass-veneer,^{[1] [2]} is a species of moth of the family Crambidae found in Europe and Asia.

Distribution and habitat

Agriphila tristella is found in grassy habitats. It occurs across Europe^[2] including the British Islands, as well as in Asia,^[1] including in Iran, north-western India, and Pakistan.^[1] Its type locality is in Austria.

Behaviour

In the UK, the moth flies from June to September.^[3] It is nocturnal and attracted to light.^[3]

The larvae feed on various grasses, such as Poa and Deschampsia species.

Description

Handbook of British Lepidoptera

The following description of Agriphila tristella was published in Edward Meyrick's 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera:^[4]

External links

• • Lepiforum.de

Notes and References

1. Khan . D. . yes . The occurrence of Agriphila tristella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) in Karachi, Pakistan. ]. International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology . 2017 . 14 . 1 . 79 - 84 . 26 August 2022.
2. Web site: Speidel . W. . Segerer . A. . Nuss . M. . Agriphila tristella (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) . Fauna Europaea . 26 August 2022.
3. Web site: Agriphila tristella NatureSpot . www.naturespot.org.uk . 26 August 2022.
4. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description