The Banner
Common NameThe Banner
Scientific NameUdea rubigalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatGardens, agricultural fields, disturbed areas, woodlands, open habitats
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan; North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia
Host Plantscelery, beet, cabbage, beans, chrysanthemum, mint, various weeds
Flight PeriodMultiple generations, year-round in warm climates; spring to autumn in temperate regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are pale green with a dark head, feeding within rolled or tied leaves of host plants. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon within the leaf shelter or in the soil, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive bright yellow costal stripe on a reddish-brown background, its small size, and the characteristic triangular resting shape.
Description
A small moth with a triangular resting posture, characterized by a bright yellow band along the costal margin of the forewing, contrasting with a reddish-brown to tan lower half.
