Paectes abrostoloides, the large paectes moth or sweetgum defoliator, is a moth of the family Euteliidae. The species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. It is found in the US from Massachusetts to Florida, west to Arizona and north to Utah. It has also been recorded from the Antilles and Honduras.

The wingspan is 27–32 mm. Adult are on wing from April to October.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Liquidambar styraciflua.

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Paectes abrostoloides are considered tree pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of various tree species, causing defoliation and potentially impacting the health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Paectes abrostoloides can be considered garden pests because their larvae have a voracious appetite for foliage, including plants commonly found in gardens, which can lead to defoliation and damage to the overall aesthetic and health of the garden plants.

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Paectes abrostoloides can be considered crop pests because their larvae have been known to feed on the leaves of various crop plants, leading to defoliation and potential yield loss, making them a threat to agricultural production.

crop pest

Paectes abrostoloides are considered pests because their larvae feed on the leaves of trees, gardens, and crops, causing defoliation and potential damage to the health and productivity of these plants.

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