Epiblema otiosana, the bidens borer moth, gets its common name from the genus Bidens which includes the food plants for the larva. An adults wingspan ranges from 12 to 20 mm. They range in North America from Maine and Ontario in the north, south to Florida and west to Kansas and Texas.

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Epiblema otiosana is considered a tree pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage various species of trees, feeding on their foliage and causing harm to their overall health and vitality.

tree pest

Epiblema otiosana can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to infest and damage plants commonly found in gardens, such as vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants, feeding on their foliage and causing harm to their growth and productivity.

garden pest

Epiblema otiosana is considered a crop pest because it has the ability to infest and damage various crops, such as fruits and vegetables, by feeding on their foliage and affecting their growth and productivity.

crop pest

Epiblema otiosana is considered a pest because it has a destructive feeding behavior that can cause harm to trees, gardens, and crops, leading to reduced health, productivity, and economic losses.

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Bidens Borer Moth

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Bidens Borer Moth

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