Melonworm Moth (Diaphania hyalinata), (Linnaeus, 1767) - 5204.000000 - 80a0956
Identification: Wings pearly translucent white. Forewing has broad black costal border that continues on outer margins of all wings; black band also extends across thorax. Note anal tufts.
Wing Span: 27-30mm
Life History: A pest in Gulf states.
Caterpillar Hosts: Foliage of cucumber, melons, pumpkins, and squash.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Quebec to Florida, west to Kansas and Texas.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
Records
Record # | Date | Locale | State | Lat/Lon | Collected By | Count |
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196587 | 2017-09-19 | 5031 Old Lyddane Bridge Road | Kentucky | 37.746771 -87.185979 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
132835 | 2015-09-25 | Anderson Conservation Area | Iowa | 41.043884 -95.184921 | Deb Crouse | 1 |
130591 | 2015-09-10 | North Liberty | Iowa | 41.747721 -91.61648 | Mark Brown | 1 |
65882 | 2014-09-29 | 5031 Old Lyddane Bridge Road | Kentucky | 37.746807 -87.185997 | Jim Durbin | 1 |
133542 | 2014-08-27 | Ames, Paul | Iowa | 42.02064 -93.623952 | Paul Martsching | 1 |
133543 | 2005-10-01 | Ames, Paul | Iowa | 42.02064 -93.623952 | Paul Martsching | 1 |