Epidromia pannosa
Guenée, 1852
Epidromia pannosa is a in the Erebidae (formerly placed in ), described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It occurs across a broad Neotropical range from the southern United States through Central America and the Caribbean to Brazil. The are documented feeders on Psidium species, including the common guava (Psidium guajava).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epidromia pannosa: /ˌɛpɪˈdromiə ˈpænəsoʊsə/
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Distribution
Southern Florida and central Mexico, southward through the Caribbean islands, Central America, and into Brazil.
Diet
feed on Psidium , including Psidium guajava (common guava). feeding habits are not documented.
Host Associations
- Psidium guajava - larval Documented larval
Human Relevance
The has potential agricultural significance as a pest of guava (Psidium guajava), though its economic impact has not been quantified.
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Family placement
This has been transferred from to Erebidae ( Calpinae) based on modern phylogenetic revisions. Older sources may list it under Noctuidae.