Sesame Webworm
Common NameSesame Webworm
Scientific NameNausinoe perspectata
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, silvery-white, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical agricultural areas, gardens, forests
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia), parts of Africa, Australia
Host PlantsSesamum indicum, Jasminum, Olea, Ligustrum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf rollers or webworms, feeding on host plant leaves before pupating in a cocoon, often within a rolled leaf or in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique and complex wing pattern of iridescent silvery-white markings on an ochreous background, especially the distinct dark outlines of these patterns.
Description
A small moth characterized by its yellowish-brown wings intricately patterned with iridescent silvery-white or pale pinkish-white markings, often outlined in dark brown, creating a mosaic-like appearance.
