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Velvetbean caterpillar Moth

Anticarsia gemmatalis - 8574

Photo by Marvin Smith
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth attracted to light ... a HIGHLY variable species.

Habitat:

Range: Much of North America, but primarily southeastern U.S. (BugGuide)

Notes:

Larvae will eat almost anything, but is especially a pest in soybeans.

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Species Anticarsia gemmatalis - Velvetbean caterpillar Moth - Hodges#8574 - Bug…

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