Mango Flower Webworm
Common NameMango Flower Webworm
Scientific NameOrthaga euadrusalis
FamilyPyralidae
SubfamilyPyralinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatMango orchards, tropical and subtropical agricultural areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Southeast Asia, Australia, parts of Africa
Host PlantsMangifera indica (Mango)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, coinciding with mango flowering and fruiting seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are webworms that feed on mango flowers and young fruits, forming silken webs. Pupation occurs within these webs or in the soil, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, distinctive mottled brown and grey forewing pattern, and presence near mango trees, especially where larvae create silken webs on inflorescences.
Description
A small, slender moth with cryptically patterned forewings featuring mottled shades of brown, grey, and white, and prominent dark eyes.
