Insect · GBIF taxon 1892488
Garden Webworm Moth
Achyra rantalisAlso known as Garden Webworm
Garden webworm moths feature triangular brownish-tan wings with subtle darker lines and spots that blend seamlessly into dried leaves. Their caterpillars web together foliage on a wide variety of crops and weeds, pulling leaves into silken shelters where they feed safely. Active primarily from spring through autumn, adults flit about fields and garden foliage when disturbed during the day.
MothWeb-SpinnerGarden Insect
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Alfalfa
- Clover
- Pigweed
Predators
- Birds
- Spiders
- Parasitic wasps
ThreatsChemical insecticides, extreme cold, and predatory insects.
HabitatsGardens, agricultural fields, pastures, and grassy meadows.
Life span1–3 weeks as adults; 3–5 weeks total life cycle.
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderLepidoptera
- FamilyCrambidae
- GenusAchyra
- SpeciesAchyra rantalis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Daytime Observing: Look for adults fluttering out of low vegetation when walking through overgrown lawns or fields.
- Larval Webbing: Check the folded, silken-bound leaves of pigweed or garden crops to spot active caterpillars.
- Night Lighting: Attract adult moths after dark using a porch light or white sheet illuminated with ultraviolet light.
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