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Antigastra
sesame webworm, sesame leaf webber, sesame capsule borer
Antigastra is a genus of crambid moths (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) established by Lederer in 1863. The genus contains at least three described species, with Antigastra catalaunalis being the most economically significant. This species is a major agricultural pest of sesame (Sesamum indicum) across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, where larvae feed on leaves, flowers, and seed capsules. The genus is placed in the subfamily Spilomelinae, a diverse group of grass moths and relatives.
Capperia ningoris
Hedgenettle Plume Moth
Capperia ningoris is a plume moth in the family Pterophoridae, native to western North America. Adults have a wingspan of 18–20 mm and exhibit dark-brown coloration with a grayish tint. The larvae are specialized herbivores that feed on Hieracium albiflorum, webbing flower heads and deforming leaves.