Cabbage Webworm Moth
Common NameCabbage Webworm Moth
Scientific NameHellula undalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, disturbed areas with host plants
Geographic RangeWidespread in tropical and subtropical regions globally, including parts of North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Host Plantscabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, radish, mustard, other Brassica species
Flight PeriodMultiple generations year-round in warm climates; spring to autumn in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and larvae feed on leaves, often creating silken webs within the plant. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically in the soil or plant debris, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for its small size and the distinctive mottled brown pattern with wavy lines and dark spots on the forewings. Larvae are greenish with a dark head, found webbing the leaves of cruciferous plants.
Description
A small moth with mottled light brown and dark brown forewings, featuring intricate wavy transverse lines and a few darker, somewhat kidney-shaped spots.
