Pawpaw Peduncle Borer
Talponia plummeriana
Tiny moth whose larvae bore into pawpaw flower stems, causing fruit drop.
Biology and lifecycle
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Signs to watch for
- Frass at flower-stem base
- Premature fruit drop
- Hollowed pedicels on dropped flowers
Controls
- Generally minor pest; tolerate light damage
- Sanitation of dropped flowers
- Targeted spray rarely warranted