This species feeds on various grasses including cocksfoot, timothy grass and red fescue.
Family
Crambidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Various grasses, including cocksfoot, timothy grass, and red fescue.
Larva
Feeds on grasses, creating tubular silken shelter at plant base camouflaged with plant debris.
Pupa
Pupates in silken shelter.
Adult/Imago
September to June.
Forewing Length
10 - 13mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Swamps, pastures, coastal areas, gardens, and waste places with long grass.