Omphalocera munroei

(Omphalocera munroei)

Description

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

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pyralidae
Genus:Omphalocera
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