Hawaiian Beet Webworm

Spoladea recurvalis

"Spoladea recurvalis", sometimes known by the common name Beet Webworm Moth or Hawaiian Beet Webworm, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found worldwide, but mainly in the tropics.
Spoladea recurvalis The Beet Webworm caterpillar is a horticultural pest on silver beet and beetroot. It also feeds on garden plants such as Celosia and Amaranthus. Found throughout Australia. Wingspan 20 mm. Australia,Beet Webworm Moth,Crambidae,Geotagged,Hawaiian Beet Webworm,Lepidoptera,Macro,Moth,Spoladea recurvalis,Summer,fauna,insect,invertebrate

Appearance

The wingspan is 22–24 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth (Spoladea recurvalis) At a dense mixed forest edge. Excuse the subpar shot! Fall,Geotagged,Hawaiian Beet Webworm,Spoladea recurvalis,United States

Food

The larvae feed on Spinach, Beet, Cotton, Maize and Soybean. They feed on the underside of the leaves protected by a slight web. The larvae are green and resemble the ribs of the leaf somewhat. Full-grown, they are about 19 mm long.

The pupa is formed within a slight cocoon in a folded piece of leaf. It is very pale brown. The pupal period lasts about 12 days.

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