Blackheaded fireworm
- Pronunciation
- /BLACK-hed-FIRE-worm/
- Category
- Species
- Singular
- Blackheaded fireworm
- Plural
- Blackheaded fireworms
Definition
A cranberry pest, the blackheaded fireworm is a species of moth belonging to the genus *Rhopobota*.
Etymology
The name likely refers to the black head of the larvae.
Example
Blackheaded fireworms are known for their ability to cause significant damage to cranberry crops.