Herpetogramma
Herpetogramma
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Pyraloidea
- Family: Crambidae
- Subfamily: Spilomelinae
- Tribe: Herpetogrammatini
- Genus: Herpetogramma
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Herpetogramma: /hɛr.pɛ.toʊˈɡræmə/
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Summary
Herpetogramma is a genus of moths in the family Crambidae, described by Julius Lederer in 1863, comprising 106 species found in various regions worldwide. Larvae are commonly called webworms and show a diverse diet that includes grasses and other plants.
Habitat
Pastures, fields, lawns
Distribution
Found throughout North America, Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, Central and South America.
Diet
Larvae primarily feed on grasses, but some species also feed on ferns and other plants such as wild ginger and wood nettle.
Tags
- Herpetogramma
- moths
- webworms
- Crambidae