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
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Observation date: Jun 06, 2011
Submitted by: JeanEvoy
Region: DeSoto County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 27, 2012
Observation date: Jan 04, 2012
Submitted by: jeffmci9
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Aug 16, 2012
Observation date: Sep 16, 2010
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Aug 12, 2012
Observation date: Oct 14, 2011
Submitted by: Marvin Smith
Region: Searcy County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: lorispencer
Verified date: Jun 30, 2012
Observation date: Dec 06, 2011
Submitted by: Jimbo234
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: May 21, 2012
Observation date: Dec 09, 2011
Submitted by: Jimbo234
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: May 21, 2012
Observation date: Sep 05, 2011
Submitted by: Pete Williams
Region: Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 06, 2011
Observation date: Oct 21, 2006
Submitted by: Pete Williams
Region: Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 20, 2011
Observation date: Nov 29, 2003
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 20, 2011
Observation date: Aug 26, 2007
Submitted by: Opihi Man
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Mar 14, 2011
Observation date: Oct 10, 2004
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Mar 11, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Tom Middagh)
Region: Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: Sep 26, 2008
Submitted by: Tom Middagh (Tom Middagh)
Region: Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh (Tom Middagh)
Verified date: Jul 06, 2009
Observation date: Oct 05, 2008
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Marilyn Jones)
Region: Texas, Mason County, United States
Verified by: lorispencer (Lori Spencer)
Verified date: Dec 05, 2008
Observation date: Oct 09, 1997
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Curt Lehman)
Region: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman (Curt Lehman)
Verified date: Oct 29, 2008
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