Saucrobotys futilalis larvae

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

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Christine Young

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Really cool shot, Gary! Posted 6 years ago
1. Gary B
  
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  Thanks! I'm going to keep tabs on them (hoping nothing eats them) and see how they progress. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Awesome! I hope they are still there for you! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Gary B
      
      Lion
      
      They are still on the dogbane and growing. They've taken leaves and tied them together with silk to make a shelter. It seems the caterpillars come out in the early evening to feed. Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Nice! Posted 6 years ago
      2. Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        I'm going to get some more photos today since I've got the day off. Posted 6 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Fantastic! I look forward to seeing them :) Posted 6 years ago
        
        Gary B
        
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        Just posted at
        https://www.jungledragon.com/image/82577 Posted 6 years ago

The Dogbane saucrobotys moth

''Saucrobotys futilalis'', the dogbane saucrobotys moth, is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Lederer in 1863. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the north-east to British Columbia and south to Texas and California.

The length of the forewings is 14–16 mm. Adults are powdery tan to orange, with a faint paler pattern. Adults are on wing from May to July.

The larvae feed on ''Apocynum'' and ''Asclepias'' species . They create silken.. more

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Gary B