Batman Moth
Common NameBatman Moth
Scientific NameUdea rubigalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorstan, brown
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, greenhouses, disturbed areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeNearly cosmopolitan; widespread in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia
Host Plantscelery, beet, spinach, cabbage, chrysanthemum, snapdragon, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, active year-round in warm climates, spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are pale green with a dark head, feeding on the undersides of leaves and often tying them together with silk. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, uniform light brown coloration, two faint wavy lines, and two distinct dark discal spots on the forewings. Often encountered in gardens and agricultural settings.
Description
A small, light tan to yellowish-brown moth with two faint, wavy transverse lines and two small dark discal spots on each forewing.
