Arctiidae (tigers, footmen, etc)
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Publications
Fall Webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae: Arctiinae)
Andrei Sourakov and Thomson Paris
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management
Scarlet-Bodied Wasp Moth, Cosmosoma myrodora (Dyar) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
William A. Overholt, Diego Moscoso, Rodrigo R. Diaz, andWilliam A. Overholt
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Oleander Caterpillar, Syntomeida epilais Walker (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
Heather J. McAuslane
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. The oleander caterpillar, Syntomeida epilais Walker, is a notable pest in Florida and southern Georgia, causing significant defoliation of oleander plants. Native to the Caribbean, this species has adapted to feeding on oleander since its introduction in the 17th century. The caterpillar's life cycle includes distinct egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, with management strategies focusing on biological and cultural controls to mitigate damage.
Ornate Bella Moth, Rattlebox Moths Utetheisa ornatrix (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae)
Donald W. Hall
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Edwards Wasp Moth, Lymire edwardsii (Grote) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae: Ctenuchinae)
Dale H. Habeck and Frank W. Mead
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Saltmarsh Caterpillar, Estigmene acrea (Drury) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae)
John L. Capinera
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.