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Spoladea recurvalis
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.
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.
Found under the porch light.
Spotted on Oct 25, 2012
Submitted on Oct 25, 2012
