Melonworm Moth
Diaphania hyalinata (Linnaeus, 1767)
Family: Crambidae
Subfamily: Pyraustinae
Identification: Wings pearly translucent white. Forewing has broad black costal border that continues on outer margins of all wings; black band also extends across thorax. Note anal tufts.
Wing Span: 2.7-3 cm.
Life History: A pest in Gulf states.
Flight: October-November northward; all months except February and December in Florida.
Caterpillar Hosts: Foliage of cucumber, melons, pumpkins, and squash.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Quebec to Florida, west to Kansas and Texas.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 73 - 96 of 111 verified sightings
Observation date: Sep 09, 2014
Submitted by: Stuart Marcus
Region: Texas, Liberty County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 13, 2014
Observation date: Jul 08, 2014
Submitted by: Taronitom
Region: Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 11, 2014
Observation date: Jul 15, 2014
Submitted by: dhgoss01
Region: Pasco County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 26, 2014
Observation date: Nov 05, 2013
Submitted by: TallyCannon
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 19, 2014
Observation date: Nov 02, 2013
Submitted by: sbanz
Region: Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 02, 2013
Observation date: Nov 01, 2013
Submitted by: Mossy Rock 59
Region: Texas, Webb County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 02, 2013
Observation date: Oct 16, 2013
Submitted by: gunhilda
Region: Payne County, Oklahoma, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 28, 2013
Observation date: Feb 10, 2013
Submitted by: gypsylove67
Region: Puerto Rico
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 28, 2013
Observation date: Aug 06, 2013
Submitted by: Nietzsche92
Region: Pasco County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 26, 2013
Observation date: Oct 07, 2013
Submitted by: David Wagner
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 19, 2013
Observation date: Oct 04, 2013
Submitted by: jsherman
Region: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: designandsound13
Verified date: Oct 09, 2013
Observation date: Sep 23, 2013
Submitted by: Jeff McMillian
Region: Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 24, 2013
Observation date: Sep 15, 2013
Submitted by: angederoses
Region: Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 20, 2013
Observation date: Aug 06, 2013
Submitted by: braysteven
Region: Indian River County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 14, 2013
Observation date: Jul 23, 2013
Submitted by: Pete Williams
Region: Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 31, 2013
Observation date: Jun 10, 2013
Submitted by: MaryAnn Friedman
Region: Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: Jun 26, 2013
Observation date: Nov 07, 2012
Submitted by: jkbckayaker
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: Jun 26, 2013
Observation date: Oct 30, 2012
Submitted by: rseidler
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 22, 2013
Observation date: Oct 05, 2012
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Jerry McWilliams)
Region: Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 19, 2013
Observation date: Oct 11, 2008
Submitted by: shelz
Region: Bastrop County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Nov 25, 2012
Observation date: Oct 03, 2012
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 15, 2012
Observation date: Oct 22, 2012
Submitted by: Pete Williams
Region: Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 23, 2012
Observation date: Sep 07, 2012
Submitted by: kerstinshae13
Region: Texas, Midland County, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Sep 11, 2012
Observation date: Aug 12, 2012
Submitted by: JasonPike1980
Region: Texas, Rusk County, United States
Verified by: JasonPike1980
Verified date: Sep 07, 2012
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