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This document provides an overview of the seagrape borer (Hexeris enhydris Grote), a moth native to Florida and the Caribbean. It details the moth's identification, distribution, and life cycle, including its larval boring behavior in seagrape and pigeon-plum twigs. The document also discusses the damage caused by the larvae, management strategies, and the role of natural enemies in controlling the borer population. Published: March 2005.
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