GRAPEVINE MOTH

Grapevine moth caterpillars chew leaves and may defoliate shoots

Grapevine moth caterpillars chew leaves and may defoliate shoots
Photo credit: Greg Baker

LOOK FOR

Look for in leaves

Skeletonised leaves

CONDITIONS

Rarely causes economic damage
Grapevine moth caterpillars sometimes occur in high numbers early in the season. If so, they will defoliate isolated shoots.

OTHER GRAPEVINE MOTH IMAGES

Grapevine moth caterpillar. Note the parasitic egg on its back

The grapevine moth has black and cream or yellow wings (about 5.5 cm across) with bright orange markings

Grapevine moth eggs are small (less than 1 mm across) and hard to find

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