Most observed native borer moths
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Caterpillars All
34 native moths and butterflies raised on plants, most observed first.
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Sensitive Fern Borer Moth
Papaipema inquaesita
2,754 observations
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Bracken Borer Moth
Papaipema pterisii
1,640 observations
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Thistle Stem Borer Moth
Papaipema arctivorens
1,380 observations
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Meadow Rue Borer Moth
Papaipema unimoda
1,256 observations
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Dogbane Stem Borer Moth
Papaipema baptisiae
1,215 observations
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Aster Borer Moth
Papaipema impecuniosa
1,201 observations
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Stalk Borer Moth
Papaipema nebris
1,177 observations
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Burdock Stem Borer Moth
Papaipema cataphracta
879 observations
Flower visitors All
7 native pollinators and other flower visitors, most observed first.
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Sensitive Fern Borer Moth
Papaipema inquaesita
2,754 observations
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Bracken Borer Moth
Papaipema pterisii
1,640 observations
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Dogbane Stem Borer Moth
Papaipema baptisiae
1,215 observations
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Ironweed Stem Borer Moth
Papaipema cerussata
747 observations
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Rigid Sunflower Borer Moth
Papaipema rigida
690 observations
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Coneflower Borer Moth
Papaipema nelita
413 observations
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Columbine Borer Moth
Papaipema leucostigma
351 observations
Other species All
6 native species with no plant ties on record, most observed first.
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Angelica Borer Moth
Papaipema rubiginosa
129 observations
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Hessel’s Fern Borer
Papaipema hesseli
37 observations
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Sullivan’s Switch Cane Borer
Papaipema sullivani
14 observations
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Fly Poison Borer Moth
Papaipema amianthii
12 observations
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Swamp Loosestrife Borer Moth
Papaipema sulphurata
5 observations
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Owl’s-claws Borer Moth
Papaipema depictata
4 observations