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Beet Webworm
Spoladea recurvalis
29.7252, -99.0742
Field Notes
Description:
AKA Hawaiian Beet Webworm. The adult Beet Webworm moth is brown with two incomplete white stripes on each forewing, and a complete white stripe across each hindwing. The Caterpillar is brownish-green, with sparse white hairs, and a brown head.
Habitat:
The Beet Webworm is found all over the world, and throughout Australia, where it is more common in the northern regions. It pupates in a silken web of leaves and debris on its food plant. The Beet Webworm caterpillar is a horticultural pest on Silver Beet and Beetroot. It also feeds on garden plants such as Celosia and Amaranthus.
Notes:
Found under the porch light.
Reference Links:
Beet Webworm (Spoladea recurvalis)
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PublishedOctober 25, 2012
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