Pests
Scientific Name: Oncopora species
Common name: Sod webworm
Sod webworm larvae attack | Symptoms The removal of leaves in irregular areas. The presence of a fine silk web. Excretion on leaves and / or within the thatch. Hosts: Grasses St Augustine (Buffalo), Couches and Bents |
Larvae of Sod webworm within the thatch of the grass | Metamorphosis: Complete metamorphosis Eggs: deposited on plants. Larvae: 4cm long The larvae feed on leaves and stems at night especially during warm humid weather. They live in horizontal tunnels near the surface (not deep). Southern Hemisphere Dec - Apr Northern Hemisphere Jun - Sept Adult: grey brown moth, 2.5cm wing span
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