Omphalocera munroei

Omphalocera munroei, the asimina webworm moth, is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in North America, including Florida, Indiana and West Virginia.

Omphalocera munroei
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Megarthridiini
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O. munroei
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Omphalocera munroei
Martin, 1956

The larvae feed on the leaves, buds and twigs of Asimina species. The larvae create a leaf shelter from within they feed.


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