Mimosa Webworm – Homadaula anisocentra

Mimosa Webworm – Homadaula anisocentra Common Name: Mimosa Webworm Latin Name: Homadaula anisocentra Appearance: The Mimosa Webworm is a small moth with a 1.5-2 cm wingspan. The wings are brownish-gray with a pattern of white spots and black lines. The larvae are yellowish-green with black bumps and hairs.

• Egg:The Mimosa Webworm lays eggs on the leaves of host plants, typically in clusters of 20-30.
• Pupae:The pupal stage of the Mimosa Webworm occurs within a silken cocoon, which is often attached to the host plant.
• Larva:The larvae of the Mimosa Webworm are yellowish-green with black spots and hairs. They feed on the leaves of the host plant and spin silken webs around the feeding area.
• Adults:The adult Mimosa Webworm is a small moth with a 1.5-2 cm wingspan. The wings are brownish-gray with a pattern of white spots and black lines.

Host plants: The Mimosa Webworm feeds on various trees and shrubs, including mimosa, honey locust, and black locust. Territory: The Mimosa Webworm is found in the eastern United States, from Florida to New England. Damages caused by Mimosa Webworm: The larvae of the Mimosa Webworm feed on the leaves of the host plant and spin silken webs around the feeding area. This can result in defoliation and reduced plant vigor. Life history and Habits: The Mimosa Webworm overwinters as pupae in the soil or on the host plant. In the spring, the adults emerge and mate, laying eggs on the leaves of the host plant. The larvae hatch and begin feeding, spinning silken webs around the feeding area. The larvae develop through several instars before pupating within a silken cocoon. There can be several generations of Mimosa Webworms per year, with the most damage occurring in late summer to early fall. Control measures for the Mimosa Webworm include the use of insecticides and the removal of infested plant material.