Achyra rantalis

Guenée, 1854

garden webworm, Garden Webworm Moth

Achyra rantalis is a crambid commonly known as the garden webworm. The occurs across much of North America and has been recorded at blacklighting displays during moth surveys. Larvae feed on foliage of various low-growing plants and are occasionally reported as pests in agricultural settings. have a wingspan of 17–23 mm.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Achyra rantalis: /ˈæ.kɪ.rə ˈræn.tə.lɪs/

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Habitat

Fields and gardens.

Distribution

Recorded from Maine to southern Quebec and Ontario, south to Florida and Mexico. Also documented in Iowa, Colorado, California, and the West Indies.

Diet

Larvae feed on leaves of various low-growing plants including alfalfa, beans, clover, corn, cotton, peas, and strawberries.

Life Cycle

Up to four per year have been reported in southern parts of the range.

Behavior

are attracted to ultraviolet light at night. Larvae produce silken webs that bind foliage, which may offer protection from natural enemies and adverse weather.

Human Relevance

Larvae occasionally feed on agricultural crops including soybeans, where severe can threaten seedling stands. No established treatment thresholds exist.