Ostrich Fern Borer Moth
Papaipema sp. 2 aff. pterisii
Ostrich Fern Borer Moth: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/23258
Synonyms
Tags
Extralimital Undescribed

Map Snapshot

0 Records

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Status

The caterpillar of this undescribed moth species bores into the stem and root of Ostrich Fern. Adults should be looked for near its host plants in Maryland during September and October. The New York Natural Heritage Program web site provides identification information.

Relationships

Larval host plants include Ostrich Fern.

Seasonality Snapshot

No Records

Resources

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Source: Wikipedia

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