Nola

Leach, 1815

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Nola is a of in the Nolidae, described by William Elford Leach in 1815. The genus is the namesake of the Nolinae and occurs worldwide wherever suitable is present. The genus includes numerous , with at least one species, Nola sorghiella (sorghum webworm), recognized as an agricultural pest of sorghum in the eastern United States and Texas.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nola: /ˈnoː.la/

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Distribution

Worldwide distribution wherever suitable is present. Specific distribution records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vermont (USA), and other parts of the United States.

Human Relevance

The includes agricultural pests. Nola sorghiella (sorghum webworm) infests grain of late-planted sorghum, particularly in the humid eastern half of Texas. Larvae feed on developing flower parts and maturing kernels, with each larva capable of consuming more than 12 kernels in 24 hours. Management involves early planting and use of loose-headed sorghum hybrids.

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