Sesame Leafroller
Common NameSesame Leafroller
Scientific NameAntigastra catalaunalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, cream
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, areas with sesame cultivation
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including Africa, Asia, and Southern Europe
Host PlantsSesamum indicum, Antirrhinum majus, Linaria vulgaris
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, year-round in warm climates or during warm seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leafrollers, feeding on and rolling the leaves of host plants, undergoing complete metamorphosis from egg to larva, pupa, and adult.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, reddish-brown forewings with prominent cream-colored streaks, and its association with sesame plants.
Description
A small moth with a slender body and reddish-brown forewings marked with distinctive cream-colored longitudinal streaks, and paler hindwings.
