Herpetogramma

Herpetogramma

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Herpetogramma: /hɛr.pɛ.toʊˈɡræmə/

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Images

Herpetogramma fluctuosalis (Lederer, 1863) (16752411263) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Herpetogramma pertextalis SERC 06-06-15 0995 (18661656021) by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Herpetogramma bipunctalis - Southern Beet Webworm Moth (16059331625) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
- 5272 – Herpetogramma bipunctalis – Southern Beet Webworm Moth (16059331625) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Herpetogramma pertextalis – Bold-feathered Grass Moth (14573441897) by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Herpetogramma bipunctalis P1340698a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

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