Bumelia Leafworm Moth
Common NameBumelia Leafworm Moth
Scientific NameSynclera fraterna
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatWoodlands, scrublands, gardens, and areas where its host plants grow.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Host PlantsSideroxylon celastrinum, Sideroxylon species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate regions.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaf rollers or webbers, feeding on the leaves of *Sideroxylon* species, commonly known as Bumelia or Saffron plum.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, slender body, and the distinctive pattern of prominent black spots on a bright white background of the forewings.
Description
A small, slender moth with bright white forewings adorned with several prominent black spots, and faint dark lines on the hindwings.
