2025 Caterpillar Season – Asimina Webworm

Asimina Webworm Moth
Clostera albosigma fam. Pyralidae (Hodges#5627)
Host plant(s): Found on pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
Date(s) and location(s): 25 Aug, 2025 – Tyson Research Center, St. Louis County, MO
Notes: This species builds leaf shelters typically found at the ends of pawpaw branches. Leaf shelters typically harbor multiple caterpillars that are attractive once removed.

Leaf shelters built by Clostera albosigma

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