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Ragweed Borer - Epiblema strenuana Length: 6 mm. Adults are extremely variable in appearance. Forewing was dark brownish-gray and was covered with fine, pale dots. It had a pale patch at the anal angle.<br /> <br /> Attracted to a light in a rural area. Epiblema strenuana,Geotagged,Summer,United States,moth,moth week 2018,ragweed borer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ragweed Borer - Epiblema strenuana

Length: 6 mm. Adults are extremely variable in appearance. Forewing was dark brownish-gray and was covered with fine, pale dots. It had a pale patch at the anal angle.

Attracted to a light in a rural area.

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The Stem-galling moth

''Epiblema strenuana'', the stem-galling moth or ragweed borer, is a moth of the Tortricidae family. It is endemic to North America, but was introduced to Australia from Mexico to control the weeds of the family Asteraceae in 1982. It is occasionally misspelled as ''Epiblema strenuanum''.

The wingspan is about 15 mm.

The larvae mainly feed on ''Asteraceae'' species, including ''Ambrosia'' and ''Xanthium''. It has also been recorded on ''Chenopodium'' species. The first instar.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2018. Captured Jul 27, 2018 22:14 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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