Biology

Saltmarsh Caterpillar: Acrea Moth Saltmarsh Caterpillar: Acrea Moth- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Estigmene acrea. Banded Woollybear: Isabella Moth Banded Woollybear: Isabella Moth- Photographs, description, life history and habits of Pyrrharctia isabella. Xanthopastis timais: Spanish Moth Xanthopastis timais: Spanish Moth- Provides photographs of this moth whose larvae are sometimes called convict caterpillars, and information on its distribution, description, life… Spodoptera ornithogalli: Yellowstriped Armyworm Spodoptera ornithogalli: Yellowstriped Armyworm- Provides photographs and information on this species, its distribution, life cycle, description, damage, host plants, natural enem… Spodoptera frugiperda: Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda: Fall Armyworm- Provides photographs of different life stages of this species, its distribution, description, life cycle, host plants, damage, natural enemie… Spodoptera exigua: Beet Armyworm Spodoptera exigua: Beet Armyworm- Provides photographs and information on this species, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies, insectic… Spodoptera eridania: Southern Armyworm Spodoptera eridania: Southern Armyworm- Provides photographs and information on this pest, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies and ma… Pseudaletia unipuncta: Armyworm Pseudaletia unipuncta: Armyworm- Provides photographs and information on this pest, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies and managemen… Litoprosopus futilis: Cabbage Palm Caterpillar Litoprosopus futilis: Cabbage Palm Caterpillar- Provides photographs of different life stages of the owlet moth, its distribution, description, host plants, economic importance an… Heliothis virescens: Tobacco Budworm Heliothis virescens: Tobacco Budworm- Provides photographs and information on this species, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies and m… Helicoverpa zea: Corn Earworm Helicoverpa zea: Corn Earworm- Provides photographs of different life stages of this species, its life cycle, description, host plants, damage, natural enemies and management. Diphthera festiva: Hieroglyphic Moth Diphthera festiva: Hieroglyphic Moth- Provides photographs and information on this species, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies and m… Anticarsia gemmatalis: Velvetbean Caterpillar Anticarsia gemmatalis: Velvetbean Caterpillar- Illustrations and information on this major pest of soybeans, its distribution, life cycle, description, host plants, damage, natura… Agrotis ipsilon: Black Cutworm Agrotis ipsilon: Black Cutworm- Provides photographs and information on this species, its distribution, description, life history, host plants, damage, natural enemies and managem… Amphipyra pyramidoides: Copper Underwing Amphipyra pyramidoides: Copper Underwing- Photograph of a larva and information on this species, from the University of Arkansas Arthropod Museum. Catocala Catocala- Information from Wikipedia on this genus of noctuid moths, commonly known as underwings. Ascalapha odorata Ascalapha odorata- Article from Wikipedia on this moth which is commonly known as the Black Witch Moth or the Duppy Bat. Black Witch Moth: Its Natural & Cultural History Black Witch Moth: Its Natural & Cultural History- Provides photos and information on the taxonomy, distribution, behavior, and mythology of Ascalapha odorata. Beet Armyworm: Spodoptera exigua Beet Armyworm: Spodoptera exigua- Distribution, life cycle and description of this moth, its host plants, damage caused and natural enemies. With photographs. Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea Corn Earworm: Helicoverpa zea- Distribution, life cycle and description of this moth, its host plants, damage caused and natural enemies. With photographs. Gypsy Moth in North America Gypsy Moth in North America- History of this pest in North America, as well as information about its life cycle and ecology. Stinging Rose Caterpillar: Parasa indetermina Stinging Rose Caterpillar: Parasa indetermina- Photographs of adults and caterpillars and information on the natural history of this moth. Spiny Oak Slug Spiny Oak Slug- Wikipedia provides a description of this moth, Euclea delphinii, with a photograph of its unusual caterpillar. Limacodidae Limacodidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of moths often called slug moths because of the resemblance of the larvae to slugs. Malacosoma disstria: Forest Tent Caterpillar Malacosoma disstria: Forest Tent Caterpillar- Photographs of this moth and its larvae, its distribution, description, biology, host plants, controls and management. Lasiocampidae Lasiocampidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of brownish or grayish moths, commonly known as eggars, snout moths or lappet moths. Eastern Tent Caterpillar Eastern Tent Caterpillar- Information from wikipedia on these caterpillars of the moth, Malacosoma americanum, which spin silk to create a communal protective tent. Forest Tent Caterpillar Forest Tent Caterpillar- Photographs and information from Wikipedia on the larvae of the North American moth, Malacosoma disstria, which weave silken sheets among the twigs of the… Phyllocnistis citrella: Citrus Leafminer Phyllocnistis citrella: Citrus Leafminer- Provides photographs and a description of this small moth, its distribution, biology, host plants, survey and management. Marmara gulosa: Citrus Peelminer Marmara gulosa: Citrus Peelminer- Photograph of this moth, its distribution, description, life cycle, hosts, economic importance and management. Caloptilia azaleella: Azalea Leafminer Caloptilia azaleella: Azalea Leafminer- Photographs of this moth and its larvae, its distribution, description, biology, hosts, economic importance and management. Bright Wave Moth: Idaea ochrata cantiata Bright Wave Moth: Idaea ochrata cantiata- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Black-veined Moth: Siona lineata Black-veined Moth: Siona lineata- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Belted Beauty Moth: Lycia zonaria britannica Belted Beauty Moth: Lycia zonaria britannica- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservat… Barberry Carpet Moth: Pareulype berberata Barberry Carpet Moth: Pareulype berberata- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation. Argent and Sable Moth: Rheumaptera hastata Argent and Sable Moth: Rheumaptera hastata- Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservatio… Linden Looper Linden Looper- Photographs of Erranis tilaria, description, life history and habits. Anacamptodes pergracilis: Cypress Looper Anacamptodes pergracilis: Cypress Looper- Photographs of this moth and its destructive larvae, its distribution, description, biology, hosts, detection and management. Fascista cercerisella: Redbud Leaffolder Fascista cercerisella: Redbud Leaffolder- Photographs of this moth and its larva, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Anarsia lineatella: Peach Twig Borer Anarsia lineatella: Peach Twig Borer- Photograph of this insect and information on its hosts, habitat, life cycle and description. Keiferia lycopersicella: Tomato Pinworm Keiferia lycopersicella: Tomato Pinworm- Photographs of this moth and its larvae, its distribution, life history, economic importance and management. Gelechiid Moth (Stegasta variana) Gelechiid Moth (Stegasta variana)- This Gelechiid Moth has dark brown forewings, with white and orange markings. Dichomeris acuminatus Dichomeris acuminatus- Photograph and information on this species. Fascista cercerisella Fascista cercerisella- Photograph of the boldly striped caterpillar of this moth. Pectinophora gossypiella: Pink Bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella: Pink Bollworm- Information from Wikipedia on the larvae of this moth species which live and feed inside cotton bolls, damaging the crop. Phthorimaea operculella Phthorimaea operculella- Information from Wikipedia on the potato tuber moth, whose larvae are a major pest of potatoes in New Zealand and South Africa. Gelechiidae Gelechiidae- Information from Wikipedia on this family of small moths with fringed wings, the larvae of many of which are agricultural pests. Desmia funeralis: Grape Leaffolder Desmia funeralis: Grape Leaffolder- Photographs of adult moth and larva, with information on its hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Crambus spp: Sod Webworms Crambus spp: Sod Webworms- Photographs of these moths and their larvae, with information on their hosts, symptoms, life cycle and description. Desmia funeralis: Grape Leaffolder Desmia funeralis: Grape Leaffolder- Photographs and information on this species, its identification, life history, detection, damage, hosts, parasitoids and management.