description Celery leaftier moth Overview
Celery leaftier (Udea rubigalis), also called the greenhouse leaftier, is a crambid moth described by Achille Guenée in 1854 and recorded across the Americas. Its larvae feed on celery and other cultivated plants, tying or folding leaves with silk and sometimes skeletonizing the foliage. Adults are tan, light brown, or reddish brown, with looping dark wing lines, small dark dots near the lower wing edges, and a triangular outline. It is a sporadic pest of celery and other crops.
help Celery leaftier moth FAQ
What is the scientific name of the celery leaftier moth?
The celery leaftier moth is Udea rubigalis. It is also called the greenhouse leaftier and was described by Achille Guenée in 1854.
Why is it called the celery leaftier?
Its larvae feed on celery and other cultivated plants. They tie or fold leaves together with silk and may skeletonize the foliage while feeding.
Where is Udea rubigalis found?
The species has been recorded across the Americas. It can occur in cultivated settings because its larvae use celery and other crop plants.
What type of moth is Udea rubigalis?
Udea rubigalis is a crambid moth. Its leaf-folding larval behavior is the reason it is also known by the name greenhouse leaftier.
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