Duponchelia

Zeller, 1847

European pepper moth (D. fovealis)

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Duponchelia is a of snout moths ( Crambidae) established by Zeller in 1847. The genus contains at least five described , with Duponchelia fovealis being the most economically significant and widely studied. D. fovealis, commonly known as the European pepper , has become a major pest of protected crops, particularly strawberries, across multiple continents. The genus is characterized by its association with diverse plants and its importance in agricultural pest management research.

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Distribution

The Duponchelia has been recorded across multiple continents. D. fovealis specifically occurs in: Africa (Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Reunion, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Western Sahara, Zimbabwe); Asia (Iraq, Israel, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen); Europe (widespread including Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom); North America (Canada, Mexico, USA); and South America (Brazil).

Human Relevance

in this , particularly D. fovealis, are significant agricultural pests. D. fovealis has become a key pest of strawberry production in Brazil and other regions, causing severe damage to leaves and fruits. The species is and has been documented feeding on plants from at least 47 . Management strategies include using Trichogramma , -based monitoring, and selective applications. Research has focused on compatibility between fungi and parasitoids for .

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