Pompeius verna, the little glassywing, is a species of butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in the eastern United States and southeast Canada, from central New England west to central Nebraska, south to northern Florida, the Gulf Coast and southern Texas.
 The wingspan is 27–39 mm. Adults preferably feed on the nectar of white, pink and purple flowers, including Apocynum, Prunella, Mentha × piperita, Eutrochium and Asclepias.
 The larvae feed on Tridens flavus.

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Pompeius verna is considered a tree pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, feeding on their foliage, bark, or wood, which can weaken the tree's health and potentially lead to its decline or death.

tree pest

Pompeius verna can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to infest and damage plants commonly found in gardens, such as flowers, vegetables, or ornamental plants, which can negatively impact the overall health and appearance of the garden.

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Pompeius verna can be considered crop pests because they have the potential to infest and damage agricultural crops, feeding on the leaves, stems, or fruits of the plants, which can result in reduced crop yield and quality.

crop pest

Pompeius verna is considered a pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, gardens, and crops, feeding on their foliage, bark, or fruits, which can lead to weakened plant health, reduced crop yield, and overall negative impacts on agricultural and horticultural systems.

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