Rhectocraspeda

Warren, 1892

eggplant webworm moth

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Rhectocraspeda is a of snout moths in the Crambidae, Spilomelinae. The genus was described by Warren in 1892 and currently contains one recognized , Rhectocraspeda periusalis, commonly known as the eggplant webworm moth. The genus is considered a synonym of Psara in some taxonomic databases, though this classification remains disputed. Members of this genus are associated with agricultural crops, particularly Solanaceae.

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How to pronounce Rhectocraspeda: /ˌrɛktoʊkrəsˈpiːdə/

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Host Associations

  • Solanum melongena - larval eggplant

Human Relevance

The sole Rhectocraspeda periusalis is known as the eggplant webworm moth and is recognized as an agricultural pest of eggplant (Solanum melongena). Larvae feed on leaves and stems, causing damage to cultivated plants.

Similar Taxa

  • PsaraRhectocraspeda is treated as a synonym of Psara in GBIF and Catalogue of Life databases, though NCBI and other sources maintain it as a valid . Distinguishing features between these genera require examination of genitalia and wing venation patterns.

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Taxonomic Status

The taxonomic status of Rhectocraspeda is currently unsettled. While NCBI and some lepidopteran databases recognize it as a valid , Catalogue of Life and GBIF list it as a synonym of Psara. This discrepancy reflects ongoing revisions within the Spilomelinae.

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