Gymnandrosoma punctidiscanum, the dotted ecdytolopha moth, is a moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
 The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing from March to November, with most records from May to August.
 The larvae feed on Robinia species.

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Gymnandrosoma punctidiscanum is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage and stems of various tree species, causing damage to the trees and potentially impacting their health and growth.

tree pest

Gymnandrosoma punctidiscanum can be considered a garden pest because they have been known to infest and damage plants commonly found in gardens, such as fruit trees and ornamental plants, leading to reduced yields and aesthetic degradation.

garden pest

Gymnandrosoma punctidiscanum is considered a crop pest because it has been observed to infest and damage various crops, such as corn, cotton, and soybeans, leading to yield losses and economic damage to agricultural production.

crop pest

Gymnandrosoma punctidiscanum is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage, stems, and fruits of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage and reducing yields, which can have negative economic and ecological impacts.

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Dotted Ecdytolopha Moth

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Dotted Ecdytolopha Moth

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