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8574 – Anticarsia gemmatalis,
Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth
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General Species Information
Host Plant: Larvae feed on pea family plants (Fabaceae), including alfalfa, soybeans, velvetbeans; Host unknown in the Keys
Historical Range: Eastern USA and the Caribbean
Our Experience with this Species: This species is somewhat common on Key Largo in the winter months. Jim Troubridge reports them from Bahia Honda Key as well.
Notes: This species is highly variable
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
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