Acrolophus popeanella (Clemens' grass tubeworm moth) is a moth of the family Acrolophidae. It was described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1859.
Description Adults of Acrolophus popleanella have dark brown wings with lighter brown blotches and a striped pattern near the lowermost margin of the forewings. Their wings are held folded in a tent-like formation over their bodies when at rest. They have a wingspan of 24-33 mm and are 11 to 14 mm long. A tuft of elongated, hairlike scales give them a "helmeted" appearance.
Range and Habitat A. popeanella is found in the eastern United States, from New Jersey and Ohio south to Florida and west to Illinois, Nebraska and Texas. They are commonly observed in a variety of environments, including grasslands, agricultural areas and urban environments.
Ecology The larvae feed on the roots of Trifolium pratense.Bug Guide
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