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Dogbane saucrobotys moth

Saucrobotys futilalis

Photo by Gary Walton
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Field Notes

Description:

Group of Saucrobotys futilalis larvae feeding on Clasping Dogbane (Apocynum sibiricum).

Habitat:

An old field with clasping dogbane (Apocynum sibiricum) one of the larval hosts for this moth species.

Notes:

The caterpillars feed in groups eating the surface of the leaves. I noticed that they also close leaves together with silk to make a shelter.

Reference Links:

Saucrobotys futilalis Lederer 1863-Encyclopedia of Life, Saucrobotys futilalis - Wikipedia, Species Saucrobotys futilalis - Dogbane Saucrobotys - Hodges#4936 - BugGuide.Net

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