Old World Webworm

Hellula undalis

"Hellula undalis", the cabbage webworm or Old World webworm, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It is a widespread species which is found from Europe across Asia to the Pacific. It was first described from Italy but it is a tropical or subtropical species only occasional in Europe.
Old World Webworm - Hellula undalis Attracted to UV light. Australia,Geotagged,Hellula undalis,Spring

Appearance

The wingspan is about 18 mm. The forewings are greyish-brown with wavy grey markings, a curved pale subterminal patch and a kidney shaped mark at one third. The hindwings are pale, with the tip lighter.
Old World Webworm - Hellula undalis Australia,Geotagged,Hellula undalis,Old World Webworm,Spring

Food

It is a pest of "Brassica oleracea" and "Brassica rapa"

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyCrambidae
GenusHellula
SpeciesH. undalis
Photographed in
Australia