Pyralidae (snout-moths)

Lesser Canna Leafroller, Geshna cannalis (Quaintance) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

Heather J. McAuslane

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Cactus Moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

D. H. Habeck, F. D. Bennett, and Christine Miller

Fiddlewood Leafroller, Seagrape Moth (suggested common names) Epicorsia oedipodalis (Guenée, 1854) (Lepidoptera: Ditrysia: Pyraloidea: Pyralidae: Pyraustinae)

William H. Kern

Bromeliad Pod Borer, Epimorius testaceellus Ragonot (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

J. B. Heppner and J. H. Frank

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of the bromeliad pod borer, Epimorius testaceellus, a pyralid moth that damages the flower pods of the bromeliad Tillandsia fasciculata. It covers the moth's distribution, description, host plants, natural enemies, and behavior. The moth is found in subtropical Florida and the West Indies, with larvae causing significant damage to the host plant. The document also highlights the role of a parasitoid wasp, Eurytoma aerflora, in controlling moth populations. First published 1998.

Pine Webworm, Pococera robustella (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Albert E. Mayfield, III

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Alligatorweed Stem Borer (suggested common name) Arcola malloi Pastrana (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae)

Bonnie C. Wells and Carey Minteer

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Lesser Wax Moth Achroia grisella Fabricius (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Ashley A. Egelie, Ashley N. Mortensen, Lynn Barber, Jessica Sullivan, and James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Pickleworm, Diaphania nitidalis (Stoll) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Mahogany Webworm, Macalla thyrsisalis Walker (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Epipaschilinae)

F. W. Howard, Sergio Gallo, and Bryan Steinberg

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Indianmeal Moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Thomas R. Fasulo and Marie A. Knox

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella, a prevalent household pest. It details the moth's distribution, life cycle, and the damage caused by larvae to stored food products. The article also covers monitoring techniques, such as pheromone traps, and various management strategies, including sanitation, chemical control, and biological control using parasites. The emphasis is on the importance of eliminating infested food and maintaining proper storage practices to prevent infestations. First published 1998. 

Melonworm, Diaphania hyalinata Linnaeus (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

John L. Capinera

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Mahogany Shoot Borer, Hypsipyla grandella (Zeller) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae)

F. W. Howard and Michael A. Merida

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European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

John L. Capinera

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Cranberry Fruitworm Acrobasis vaccinii Riley (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

James T. Brown and Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

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Southern Pine Coneworm, Dioryctria amatella (Hulst) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

James R. Meeker

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management