Hymenia perspectalis - Spotted Beet Webworm

Hymenia perspectalis - Spotted Beet Webworm

Compare with the similar Beet Webworm Moth (Spoladea recurvalis). The caterpillars feed on various plants in the Amaranthaceae (amaranth family), including amaranths and beets/chard.

Madison Co., NC 7/29/12

Hymenia perspectalis - Spotted Beet Webworm

Carteret Co., NC 9/28/08.

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