Crambidae

63.061 Old World Webworm Hellula undalis (Fabricius, 1781)

Immigrant

Similar species:

Forewing: 7 to 8.5mm

Habitats:

Habits: The moth is nocturnal and comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on brassicas including Cabbage, Broccoli, Turnip, Radish or Horseradish. It lives in a web on the underside of the leaves and bores the stem of young brassicas, especially the cultivars. It pupates in a cocoon in the earth.