About Nascia acutellus Walker, 1866
Nascia acutellus, commonly known as the streaked orange moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1866. This moth is found in North America, where its recorded range extends from Nova Scotia to Florida, westward to Texas, and northward to Nebraska, Michigan, and Ontario. It has also been reported from Colorado. Its habitat consists of wet grassy areas that contain sedges. The wingspan of this species is approximately 22 mm. Adult moths are active from May through August. Its larvae are thought to feed on species in the plant family Cyperaceae.
