Bean Leafroller
Common NameBean Leafroller
Scientific NameOmiodes indicata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsyellow-orange, dark brown, black
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas, tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeWidespread in tropical and subtropical regions globally (Asia, Africa, Americas, Australia)
Host Plantsbeans, soybeans, cowpeas, various legumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, year-round in tropical climates; warmer months in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants; larvae (caterpillars) roll leaves together with silk to feed and pupate within.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled yellow-orange and dark brown wing pattern, its small size, and its presence on legume plants where its larvae cause leaf-rolling damage.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings displaying a mottled pattern of yellowish-orange and dark brown or black patches, with a striped abdomen.
