Jasmine Moth
Common NameJasmine Moth
Scientific NamePalpita vitrealis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorswhite, iridescent, brown
HabitatGardens, olive groves, jasmine plantations, Mediterranean scrub, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and recently established in parts of North and South America
Host Plantsolive, jasmine, privet, lilac
Flight PeriodMultivoltine, flying from spring to autumn in temperate regions, year-round in tropical/subtropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and feed on the leaves of host plants, often spinning leaves together. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon, typically within a folded leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include the pearly white, somewhat transparent wings, the prominent golden-brown costal stripe on the forewings, and its resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with translucent, pearly white wings that often show an iridescent sheen. The forewings have a distinctive thin, yellowish-brown or golden-brown costal margin.
