Incolorous Pearl
Common NameIncolorous Pearl
Scientific NameUdea sp.
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorspale cream, light brown, white, ochre
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan (genus Udea)
Host PlantsVarious herbaceous plants, weeds, cultivated crops
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupation occurs in a cocoon, leading to the adult moth.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall pale coloration with a pearly sheen, and the characteristic faint, wavy brown lines across the wings. Species-level identification often requires examination of genitalia.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale cream to whitish wings adorned with faint, wavy light brown transverse lines and a slightly darker costal margin. The body is slender and pale, with prominent dark eyes.
