Thatch-associated
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Sclerocona acutellus
Thatch Pearl
Sclerocona acutellus, known as the Thatch Pearl, is the sole species in the genus Sclerocona within the grass moth family Crambidae. Native to the Palearctic region, it has established populations in eastern North America as an introduced species. The species is associated with thatch and grassy habitats. Adults are active during the warmer months and are attracted to light.