RE: Cult: Spathe borers

I decided to google for iris pests and it would seem
that our pest is the Verbena Bud Moth (Endothenia
hebesana). 

At this URL:

http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/Iris.pdf

It mentions that the "larvae of the verbena bud moth
tunnel into new iris shoots and buds. Larvae are about
one-half inch long. They have greenish-yellow,
worm-like bodies and black heads. Mature moths do not
attack irises.

Control - Cut and burn infested shoots and buds."

So, there we have it.
Tom
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