Crambid Moth
Observed at an electric light. Lake Baringo, Kenya, October 2016. The wing span is about 12 mm.
Also known as snout moths because of the elongated mouthparts from the anterior of the head. This moth would normally sit on the trunk of a tree or amongst fallen leaves and thus hide from birds. The caterpilar stage of crambids often tunnel into shoots, flowers or developing fruit. One species of crambid, Niphograpta albiguttalis, has been used to control water hyacinth. Several species of Crambidae are important pests of agricultural crops such as Chilo stem borers.