Mimosa Webworm Moth
Common NameMimosa Webworm Moth
Scientific NameHomadaula anisocentra
FamilyGalacticidae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorslight grey, black
HabitatUrban areas, parks, gardens, areas with host trees
Geographic RangeNative to China, introduced and widespread in eastern and central North America
Host Plantsmimosa (Albizia julibrissin), honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are yellowish-brown with dark spots, feeding gregariously within silken webs on the foliage of host trees. They pupate in cocoons, often in crevices or soil, with multiple generations occurring annually.
Identification TipsLook for small, spotted grey moths often found near mimosa or honeylocust trees. The presence of silken webs on these trees, containing feeding larvae, is a strong indicator of their activity.
Description
A small, slender moth with light grey to silvery-white forewings densely covered in small, irregular black spots. The hindwings are uniformly pale grey.
