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Sod Webworm Moth

Crambus praefectellus

About

A small straw-colored moth that holds its wings tightly rolled around its body at rest, giving it a tubular appearance. Its larvae create silk-lined tunnels in lawn thatch.

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Did You Know?

Homeowners often first notice them as small pale moths that flush up in clouds when walking across the lawn at dusk.