Everlasting Bud Moth

For adults, the use of light traps can be effective due to everlasting Bud Moth's nocturnal nature and attraction to sources of light. For caterpillars, food traps with host plant leaves can be set up.

The eggs of everlasting Bud Moth are typically found on the underside of leaves of host plants. Caterpillars, after hatching, stay on the host plants, often found on leaves where they feed. As they grow, they may be found on the stems or hidden during the day in crevices. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter near the plant. Adults are nocturnal and can be located near host plants and are attracted to light sources, making them easier to spot at night. To look for these stages, check host plants for eggs, inspect the leaves and stems for caterpillars during the day, and search the ground or leaf litter for pupae. At night, use a light source to attract and observe adult everlasting Bud Moth.

The most suitable time to find adults is usually at night when they are most active. The caterpillar stage may be found throughout the day, particularly in the morning or late afternoon.

Warm and dry nights are optimal for observing or trapping adult everlasting Bud Moth, while avoiding rainy or very windy conditions can increase chances of finding caterpillar stages.