by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Maple clearwing moth Order: Lepidoptera Family: Sesiidae Genus and species: Synanthedon acerrubri Englehardt Moths of the family Sesiidae are called clearwing moths due to the dearth of scales on one or both pairs of long, narrow wings, which lends the insects a...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Stinging rose caterpillar Order: Lepidoptera Family: Limacodidae Genus and species: Parasa indetermina (Boisduval) The black-tipped spines on the elongate body wall projections have poison glands at their bases. Venom enters the skin of humans or animals when the...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Cross-striped cabbageworm Order: Lepidoptera Family: Pyralidae Genus and species: Evergestis rimosalis (Guenée) The cross-striped cabbageworm is a pest of Brassica crops, including cabbage, broccoli, turnips, Brussels sprouts, collards, rutabaga, rape, cauliflower,...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Indian meal moth Order: Lepidoptera Family: Pyralidae Genus and species: Plodia interpunctella Hübner The Indian meal moth, Plodia interpunctella, is one of the most important household pests in Arkansas. It often infests dried fruits, nuts, cereals, powdered milk,...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Ailanthus webworm moth Order: Lepidoptera Family: Yponomeutidae Genus and sepcies: Atteva punctella (Cramer) In their native habitats of Central and South America, Ailanthus webworm caterpillars build communal webs in native trees of the family Simaroubaceae. The...
by Skylar | Jun 28, 2017 | Arthropod
Bagworm Order: Lepidoptera Family: Psychidae Genus and species: Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis (Haworth) Bagworms are among the most important pests of ornamental trees and shrubs in the eastern United States. They are native to North America, and they have only one...
