Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth
Spoladea recurvalis (Fabricius, 1775)
Names
| English | Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth |
|---|---|
| Dutch | Spinaziemot |
| Spanish | Polilla del betabel |
| Chinese | 甜菜青野螟 |
| Sranan Tongo | kapelka (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Spoladea recurvalis (Fabricius, 1775) |
About this species
Spoladea recurvalis, the beet webworm moth or Hawaiian beet webworm moth, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It is found worldwide, but mainly in the tropics.
The wingspan is 22–24 mm. The moth flies from May to September depending on the location.
The larvae feed on spinach, beet, cotton, maize and soybean. When fully grown, they are about 19 mm long.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae |
| Genus | Spoladea |
In Suriname
5Records in Suriname
5iNaturalist observations
2023First record
2024Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Brokopondo4
- Paramaribo1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
