Celery Leaftier Moth
Common NameCelery Leaftier Moth
Scientific NameUdea rubigalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, open disturbed areas, various cultivated and wild plant habitats
Geographic RangeWidespread in North America, also found in Central and South America, and parts of Europe and Asia
Host Plantscelery, beets, beans, cabbage, spinach, lettuce, chrysanthemum, geranium, various weeds
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, active from spring to fall, year-round in warmer climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaftiers, rolling or tying leaves together to feed within. They pupate in silken cocoons within the leaf rolls or in the soil. Multiple generations occur annually.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, mottled light and dark brown wings, and distinctive upturned, pointed labial palps (snout). The wing pattern often includes a faint reniform spot and wavy transverse lines.
Description
A small, light brown moth with mottled wings featuring darker brown lines and spots. It has prominent, upturned labial palps that give it a pointed 'snout' appearance.
