Pecan Nut Casebearer

Scientific name: Acrobasis nuxvorella (Neunzig)
(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Facts: The pecan nut casebearer is an important pest of pecans. The adult moth has a siphoning mouth tube; larvae have chewing mouthparts. Several generations occur each year. The first generation is usually the most damaging in pecans since it damages terminal growth as nuts are first formed.

Photo credit:  E. G. Riley