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Tropical Sod Webworm

Tropical sod webworm larvae are destructive pests of warm season turfgrasses in the southeastern U.S., especially on newly established sod, lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses. Larval feeding damage reduces turfgrass aesthetics, vigor, photosynthesis and density. The first sign of damage is often caused by differences in grass height in areas where larvae are feeding. Tropical sod webworms are part of a pest complex of warm season turf caterpillars in Florida that include fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), striped grass loopers (Mocis spp.), and the fiery skipper (Hylephila phyleus).

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Tropical Sod Webworm Herpetogramma phaeopteralis Guenée (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

IN968/EENY-541 by Nastaran Tofangsazi and Steven P. ArthursJanuary 7, 2019

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