Bean-leaf Webworm Moth
Common NameBean-leaf Webworm Moth
Scientific NameOstrinia penitalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, brown
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas, and places with host plants
Geographic RangeNorth America
Host Plantsbean, corn, smartweed, pigweed
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are known as webworms, feeding on the leaves and pods of host plants, often creating silken webs. They pupate in cocoons.
Identification TipsLook for its dull yellowish-brown coloration and the characteristic wavy transverse lines on its wings, especially in areas where bean plants or other legumes are present.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with dull yellowish-brown wings, marked with several faint to distinct darker wavy transverse lines and a darker discal spot.
