Omphalocera munroei

Omphalocera munroei
Omphalocera munroei
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Tribe: Megarthridiini
Genus: Omphalocera
Species: O. munroei
Binomial name
Omphalocera munroei
Martin, 1956

The Asimina Webworm Moth (Omphalocera munroei) is a moth of the Pyralidae family. It is found in North America, including Florida, Indiana and West Virginia.

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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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