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Pantographa limata

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Pantographa limata
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P. limata
Binomial name
Pantographa limata
(Grote & Robinson, 1867)[1]
Synonyms
  • Sylepta limata Grote & Robinson, 1867

Pantographa limata, the basswood leafroller moth, is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in North America, including Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin[2] and Quebec.

The wingspan is about 38 mm.

The larvae feed on Tilia species. They roll the leaves of their host plant. The larvae are green with a black head.[3]

References

  1. ^ "globiz.pyraloidea.org". globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  2. ^ "Bug Guide". Bug Guide. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  3. ^ Prof. C. H. Fernald (2011-03-22). "Notes On The Larva Of Pantographa limata, Grote". Pubs.esc-sec.ca. Retrieved 2011-10-18.