Rhopobota naevana
Pest description and damage The adult holly bud moth is a mottled brown and silver insect with a wingspan of approximately 0.5 inch. The larvae are greenish brown with dark heads and about 0.5 inch in length. The larvae roll and web leaves resulting in distorted leaf tip growth. Another name for the holly bud moth is blackheaded fireworm that also feeds on cranberry, blueberry, apple, and cherry.
