Anthoxanthum aristatum is a species of grass known by the common name annual vernalgrass.

Anthoxanthum aristatum is a species of grass known by the common name annual vernalgrass.

Anthoxanthum aristatum (I)

Annual vernal-grass (Anthoxanthum aristatum)

The larvae can be found from November to April and mainly feed on grass species such as Nardus stricta, Festuca and Anthoxanthum aristatum, but also other low growing plants such as Hypochaeris radicata.