Agriphila latistria is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found in Europe, but originates from the area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea.
The wingspan is 22–27 mm. The face has a strong sharp cone. Forewings light are ferruginous-brown tinged with grey; a shining white evenly broad median streak from base to termen, edged with dark fuscous scales; some blackish terminal dots:cilia shining fuscous, opposite median streak white. Hindwings are pale ochreous-grey.Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and descriptionMark Parsons, Sean Clancy, David Wilson A Guide to the Pyralid and Crambid Moths of Britain and Ireland: Atropos, England.
The moth flies from July to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various grasses, especially Bromus species.
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Lepiforum de waarneming.nl Lepidoptera of Belgium Agriphila latistria at UKmoths