Velvetbean Caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Kathryn A. Barbara

Release Date: 2/11/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in308-2000

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides a detailed profile of the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis, a significant pest of soybean in Florida and the southeastern U.S. It covers the caterpillar's distribution, life cycle, and identification features. The document highlights the damage caused by the caterpillar, management strategies including natural enemies, insecticides, and cultural practices. It also discusses the importance of host plant resistance and biological control methods. The document is part of the Featured Creatures collection by UF/IFAS Extension. Published: September 2000.

About this Publication

This document is EENY-151, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2000. Revised July 2014 and November 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/.

About the Authors

Kathryn A. Barbara, Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Barbara, K. (2006). Velvetbean Caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). EDIS, 2006(8). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in308-2000