Spotted Beet Webworm Moth

Hymeniaperspectalis

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Barling, Arkansas

Benton, Kentucky

Muskogee, Oklahoma

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | September 2006 | Negative
The small green caterpillars, which have purple spots on their heads are destructive to beets, chard, potatoes and greenhouse plants.

The tiny moth however, is a nectar feeder.

Found throughout most of Eastern North America, the shy moth is usually found when disturbing foliage in the garden.
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