Seagrape Borer, Hexeris enhydris Grote (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Thyrididae)
This document provides an overview of the seagrape borer (Hexeris enhydris Grote), a moth native to Florida and the Caribbean. It details the moth's identification, distribution, and life cycle, including its larval boring behavior in seagrape and pigeon-plum twigs. The document also discusses...
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| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2005-03-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139308 |
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| Summary: | This document provides an overview of the seagrape borer (Hexeris enhydris Grote), a moth native to Florida and the Caribbean. It details the moth's identification, distribution, and life cycle, including its larval boring behavior in seagrape and pigeon-plum twigs. The document also discusses the damage caused by the larvae, management strategies, and the role of natural enemies in controlling the borer population. Published: March 2005.
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |