Leek moth, a 12 mm night moth lives on leeks, shallots and onions.
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Leek moth (Acrolepiopsis assectella). This 12 mm moth lives on leeks, onions and shallots. The yellowish-white caterpillars are 10 mm long and bore tunnels into the plant.
During the day, they hide on the underside of a leaf. Especially in late summer, they do damage.
