Tag: southern purple mint moth
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Question of the Week – Southern Purple Mint Moth

Where did all the webbing and frass on this rosemary come from? This is from the Southern purple mint moth caterpillar (Pyrausta laticlavia). This caterpillar has been seen on rosemary throughout the Charleston area for over 10 years. Commonly called “rosemary webworm,” this pest can affect the foliage on over half the plant and likely…