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Talponia plummeriana
speckled talponia moth, pawpaw peduncle borer
Talponia plummeriana is a small tortricid moth native to the southeastern United States, commonly known as the pawpaw peduncle borer due to its specialized larval feeding on pawpaw (Asimina) plants. The species is notable for its ability to tolerate annonacin, a toxic compound found in pawpaws that deters most other insects. Larval boring into flower peduncles can cause significant fruit yield reduction, making this species economically relevant to pawpaw cultivation.