Rhopobota

Lederer, 1859

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Rhopobota is a of tortricid moths in the Olethreutinae, tribe Eucosmini. The genus contains multiple , including Rhopobota naevana (blackheaded fireworm), a documented pest of Vaccinium crops, particularly cranberry. Species within this genus are distributed across North America, Europe, and South America. Larval habits vary by species, with some exhibiting stem-boring or fruit-feeding on plants.

Rhopobota naevana by (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Rhopobota dietziana by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Rhopobota finitimana by no rights reserved, uploaded by Ken Kneidel. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rhopobota: //roʊˈpɒbətə//

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (Vermont). Additional distribution records include Ecuador (type locality for R. tungurahuana) and Venezuela.

Human Relevance

Rhopobota naevana (blackheaded fireworm) is a significant pest of cranberry in British Columbia. The has been identified as a high-concern pest for Vaccinium cultivation under current and projected climate change scenarios.

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Virus Association

A granulosis virus has been identified from Rhopobota naevana, representing the first recorded granulosis virus from this .

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