Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995355

Celery Leaftier Moth
Udea rubigalis

Observation date: July 10, 2014
Submitted by: Waystation1067
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found caterpillar hosting on Four O'clock plant 7/10/14. Hides in a rolled up leaf when not feeding. Changed to pupa 7/12/14, minimal cocoon made by attaching leaf to an object with pupa inside. Moth emerged 7/25/14. Larva length 0.625in (15mm). Moth w.s. 1.0in (25mm).
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 29, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Fort Bend County