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5157– Rhectocraspeda periusalis,
Eggplant Webworm Moth
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Photo by:
Jim Vargo
General Species Information
Host Plant: Bugguide site lists host as Eggplant, tabacco and plants in the nightshade family. Host unknown in the Keys
Historical Range: SE USA and the Carinbbean
Our Experience with this Species: Jim Troubridge has found this species on Key Largo in March, April and December
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Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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