Spotted Beet Webworm Moth
Common NameSpotted Beet Webworm Moth
Scientific NameHymenia perspectalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatGardens, agricultural fields, disturbed areas, open woodlands, tropical and subtropical environments
Geographic RangeWidespread in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, including southern North America, Central America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Host Plantsamaranth, beet, spinach, various broadleaf weeds
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, typically spring to fall in temperate regions, year-round in tropical areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green caterpillars that feed on the underside of host plant leaves, often creating silken webs for protection. Pupation occurs in a cocoon, typically in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive dark brown wings with broad, wavy white bands. This pattern is quite unique and helps distinguish it from other small moths.
Description
A small moth characterized by its dark brown wings adorned with prominent, irregular white bands that traverse both the forewings and hindwings. Its body is slender and brownish, matching the overall cryptic coloration.
