by Skylar | Jun 30, 2017 | Arthropod
Elm sawfly Order: Hymenoptera Family: Cimbicidae Genus and species: Cimbex americana Leach The mature elm sawfly larva is a striking 2 ¼ inch animal that looks like a big, yellow caterpillar with a black stripe down its back. However, it is not even closely related to...
by Skylar | Jun 30, 2017 | Arthropod
Mallow or hibiscus sawfly Order: Hymenoptera Family: Argidae Genus and species: Atomacera decepta Rohwer This pest of hibiscus, hollyhock, and other ornamentals has been called the hibiscus sawfly in the scientific literature. However, it attacks several members of...
by Skylar | Jun 30, 2017 | Arthropod
Woolly bear caterpillar Order: Lepidoptera Family: Arctiidae Genus and species: Pyrrharctia isabella (Smith) In earlier times, when most Americans were involved in agricultural pursuits, the nation’s welfare was defined by the weather, and severe winters had...
by Skylar | Jun 30, 2017 | Arthropod
Yellow-collared scape moth Order: Lepidoptera Family: Arctiidae Genus and species: Cisseps fulvicollis (Hübner) The yellow-collared scape moth is distinctive and unusual in that it is one of few moths that fly during daylight. Because it is vulnerable to visual...
by Skylar | Jun 30, 2017 | Arthropod
Southern armyworm Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus and species: Spodoptera eridania (Stoll) The southern armyworm appears to be increasing in importance as a pest in some southern states, but it seems to have relatively minor impact in Arkansas. The...
by Skylar | Jun 30, 2017 | Arthropod
Fall armyworm Order: Lepidoptera Family: Noctuidae Genus and species: Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) The fall armyworm is frequently a pest in the Deep South. The caterpillars feed on grasses and low-growing forbs and woody plants, including many field crops,...
