Bean Leafroller

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Urbanus proteus
Family
Hesperiidae
Distinguishing Characters
The bean leafroller adult is fairly large, measuring about 50 mm in wingspan. It has prolonged extensions, or "tails," of the hind wings.
Larva is yellowish with a brownish-black head and prothoracic shield.
Host Crop
cowpea, lima bean, pea, snap bean and soybean
Order
Lepidoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop
Description

Leaves folded together with tender shoots showing bore . It has holes.

The larva leaves the shelter to feed, and lines the shelter with silk.