Soybean Webworm Moth
Common NameSoybean Webworm Moth
Scientific NameHerpetogramma bipunctalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatAgricultural fields, gardens, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, Central America, Caribbean
Host Plantssoybean, pigweed, various legumes
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple generations)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are pale green webworms that feed on the underside of leaves within silken webs, pupating in cocoons in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsIdentified by its streamlined resting posture with wings folded tightly against the body, the prominent pale longitudinal stripe on the forewing, and its relatively small size.
Description
A small, slender moth with cryptic brown and tan forewings, characterized by a distinct pale cream or yellowish longitudinal stripe running down the center.
