Omiodes indicata (Fabricius, 1775)
Soybean Leaf Folder
SPILOMELINI   ,     PYRAUSTINAE   ,     CRAMBIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Omiodes indicata
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The caterpillars of this species are pale green with a pale brown head. They are pests on:

  • Soybeans ( Glycine max, FABACEAE ).

    The caterpillars live between folded leaves joined by silk.

    The adult moth is pale brown with some dark lines and patches across the wings. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

    This species is native to :

  • North America.
    In Australia: the moth has been found in :
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 18 March 2012)