Agriphila vulgivagella

Introduction:

The Vagabond Crambus is a distinct grass moth whose larvae feed on various grasses and cereal crops, making it a well-known species throughout grasslands, pastures, and suburban lawns.
Life Cycle: Eggs are dropped randomly in flight over grassy areas, larvae construct silk-lined tubes near the soil surface to feed on grass stems, pupation occurs within a subterranean silken cocoon, and adult moths emerge in late summer and autumn.

Size 0.75 in (1.9 cm) to 0.98 in (2.5 cm) wingspan
Sexual Dimorphism: Females tend to be slightly larger and heavier-bodied than males.
Metamorphosis: complete (egg, larva, pupa, adult)