Omiodes accepta

Natural history and identification

Omiodes accepta is the native Hawaiian sugarcane leafroller, an example of a native insect expanding onto an introduced crop. The parasitoid study reported observed parasitism in 52.8% of 108 sampled caterpillars during 2004–2008. Its history as a crop pest and the later parasitoid findings concern different aspects of its ecology; neither establishes current economic damage throughout Kauaʻi. Older literature also uses the genus Hedylepta.

Kauaʻi occurrence and evidence

Atlas occurrence category: Present. Kauaʻi records are documented from Alakaʻi Swamp in parasitoid-impact research.

Evidence limits

The cited observations describe the evidence currently available for this account. They do not establish a complete life history or a measured current Kauaʻi population trend.

Names and classification

Scientific name

Omiodes accepta

Family

Crambidae

Order

Lepidoptera

Record type

species

Kauaʻi occurrence and status

Kauaʻi occurrence

Present

Origin

Endemic Hawaiian

Conservation status

Not assessed

Process and seasonal context

Seasonal description

Omiodes accepta is the native Hawaiian sugarcane leafroller, an example of a native insect expanding onto an introduced crop.

Sources and further reading

• Peer-reviewed Omiodes parasitoid study
• Natural history and identification — species source