65,930 observationsLeast Concern
Fall Webworm Moth
Hyphantria cunea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Hyphantria
About
The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) is a moth in the family Erebidae known principally for its larval stage, which creates the characteristic webbed nests on the tree limbs of a wide variety of hardwoods in the late summer and fall. It is mainly an aesthetic pest and is not believed to harm otherwise healthy trees. It is well known to commercial tree services and arboriculturists.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Fall Webworm Moth is Hyphantria cunea.
- Fall Webworm Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Fall Webworm Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Fall Webworm Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Fall Webworm Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Fall Webworm Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Fall Webworm Moth belongs to the genus Hyphantria.