Papaipema insulidens

Papaipema insulidens, commonly known as the ragwort stem borer moth, is a species of cutworm moth in the family Noctuidae. The species was described by Bird in 1902 and is native to North America. The common name suggests larval boring behavior in ragwort (Senecio) stems, though specific host associations require verification. It is assigned Hodges number 9488 in the North American moth numbering system.