About Homoeosoma electella Hulst, 1887
Homoeosoma electella (also referenced as Homoeosoma electellum), commonly known as the American sunflower moth, is a species of moth belonging to the family Pyralidae. This species is native to North America, and can also be found in South America. Its wingspan measures between 18 and 20 mm. The larvae of the American sunflower moth feed on the flowers and developing seeds of many plants in the aster family, including echinacea. Larvae are known pests of canola and sunflowers, and other recorded food plants for this species include cotton and oranges.
