Identification

Smaller and narrower longitudinal streak than the similar Crambus lathoniellus.

Recording method

Attracted to light. Commonly disturbed from vegetation in the field.

Flight period

Late May-August.

Larval foodplants

Grasses.

Habitat

Grassland.

History

The first for Dumfries & Galloway was found near Monreith, Wigtownshire, during July 1899 by K. J. Morton, while the first for Kirkcudbrightshire was found on Auchencairn Bay on 16th June 2004. No records from Dumfriesshire.