Pinion-streaked snout facts for kids
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The pinion-streaked snout (scientific name: Schrankia costaestrigalis) is a type of moth. It belongs to the Erebidae family. You can find this moth in many places. It lives across Europe, the Canaries, and Madeira. It also lives in Syria, Armenia, and New Zealand. This moth looks a bit like other moth families, such as Crambidae or Pyralidae.
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What Does the Pinion-Streaked Snout Look Like?
The pinion-streaked snout moth is quite small. Its wingspan is about 16 to 22 millimeters (which is less than an inch). The front wings are about 9 to 11 millimeters long.
These moths have light, yellowish-brown front wings. They often have brownish areas near the front edge. You might see a small black line near the base of the wing. There are also some dark, wavy lines across the wings. A small black spot is usually in the middle of the wing. The back wings are a lighter, yellowish-white color. They have a small gray spot in the center.
When Does This Moth Fly?
These moths are active for several months. They usually fly from May all the way through October. The exact time they appear depends on where they live.
What Do Pinion-Streaked Snout Larvae Eat?
The young moths, called larvae, are a dark purplish-brown color. They have lighter lines along their backs and sides. These larvae are known to eat different kinds of plants. They feed on both soft, leafy plants and woody plants. In studies, they have been seen eating the flowers of wild thyme.
Sometimes, these larvae have been found feeding on potato tubers. This can cause a lot of damage to potato crops. In some areas, they have caused significant crop loss.
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Figs. 3, 3a larvae after final moult, on wild thyme
