Udea rubigalis
| Greenhouse Leaftier | |
|---|---|
| Type: | Insect |
| Binomial: | Udea rubigalis |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Metamorphosis: | Complete |
| Damaging stages: | Larval |
Udea rubigalis is a pest insect of greenhouses, field crops, and landscape ornamentals, native to North America. They can cause heavy damage, particularly to greenhouse plants.
Description edit
Larvae (caterpillars) are yellow to green, with a white stripe on the back. Older caterpillars create webbing which ties leaves together for protection.
Adult is a small brown moth (wingspan about 3/4 inch).
Symptoms and Signs edit
Tied leaves, heavy feeding damage.
Ecology edit
White eggs are laid on the leaves. Complete life cycle takes about 40 days.
Host plants edit
- Ambrosia (Ragweeds)
- Anemone
- Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)
- Begonia
- Beta (Beets)
- Calendula (Pot Marigold)
- Camellia
- Canna
- Chrysanthemum
- Cirsium (Thistle)
- Coleus
- Daucus (Carrot)
- Dianthus (Carnation)
- Glechoma (Ground Ivy)
- Lactuca (Lettuce)
- Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)
- Pelargonium
- Pericallis
- Rhododendron (Azalea)
- Rosa (Rose)
- Petroselenium (Celery)
- Petunia
- Phaseolus (Beans)
- Salvia (Sage)
- Spinacia (Spinach)
- Viola (Violets)
Control edit
- Predators and parasites: A parasitoid wasp, Meteorus autographae
- Biocontrols (microscopic): Bacillus thuringensis