Saucrobotys futilalis larva
Saucrobotys futilalis larva eating the last bit of a Dogbane (Apocynum sibiricum) leaf. This is now day twelve since I first noticed the larvae on this plant. Most of the larvae have left the nest and are now moving to other plants to feed.
''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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By Gary B
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Uploaded Aug 2, 2019. Captured Aug 2, 2019 07:15 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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