Scrollwork Pyralid Moth
Common NameScrollwork Pyralid Moth
Scientific NameUdea rubigalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)17.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorscream, brown, black, yellow
HabitatGardens, agricultural fields, disturbed areas, open woodlands
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan; North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia
Host Plantscabbage, celery, lettuce, beans, beets, chrysanthemum, geranium, many other herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, year-round in warmer climates; typically spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are pale green with a dark head, typically feeding on the underside of leaves, often rolling or webbing them together for protection. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive wavy brown patterns on cream forewings and the row of black spots on the hindwing margin. Its small size and common presence in gardens and agricultural areas are also good indicators.
Description
A small moth characterized by cream-colored forewings adorned with intricate, wavy brown bands and lines. The hindwings are paler, featuring a distinctive row of black spots along the margin, often edged with yellow.
