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Episimus tyrius Heinrich. A leaftier that is found infesting the terminal leaves. The larvae are bright orange in color and move quickly when disturbed. Feeding by the larvae produce dead leaves at the branch tips on both nursery and landscape plants. When present, the larvae are readily visible in the terminal leaves which they web together to form a nest. The impact of natural enemies is unknown.
Common host plants: cherry laurel
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