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Suleima helianthana (Sunflower Bud Moth)

Synonyms: Semasia helianthana

Wikipedia Abstract

Suleima helianthana, the sunflower bud moth, is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in central North America, from Mexico to Canada. The wingspan is about 17 mm. It is a variable species. There are two generations per year. The larvae feed on Helianthus species. They tunnel into the stalks and buds of their host plant.
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Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0