vsal
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Post by vsal on Sept 7, 2020 9:46:48 GMT -8
I’ve spent hours trying to ID this caterpillar From Merrimac Farm Wildlife area in Virginia. Can anyone assist? Thanks in advance! i.imgur.com/04WCMm2.jpg |
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Post by Paul K on Sept 7, 2020 10:23:02 GMT -8
It is Phosphila turbulenta.
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Post by leptraps on Sept 7, 2020 11:14:54 GMT -8
Answered several of my questions all at once.
Several years ago while living in Kentucky, I found a gaggle of larvae. There were 22 larvae. 15 of the larvae had Parasites which produced about twenty-five (25) adult flies. Three (3) produced a parasitic wasp. One (1) just spun a loose cocoon and nothing ever emerged. The remainder emerged as adults of Phosphila turbulenta.
Where in Virginia did you find your larvae?
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Post by Paul K on Sept 7, 2020 19:26:16 GMT -8
Merrimac Farm Wildlife area in Virginia.
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vsal
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Post by vsal on Sept 8, 2020 8:35:10 GMT -8
It is Phosphila turbulenta. This is huge! Thank you so much for responding, and for so quickly. It was disappointing yesterday to come up empty after spending a couple of hours searching the internet and trying to find functioning interactive dichotomy keys. Part of the problem was because, as an insect appreciator, I had difficulty using correct terminology. I appreciate it! |
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Post by vsal on Sept 8, 2020 8:50:08 GMT -8
Answered several of my questions all at once. Several years ago while living in Kentucky, I found a gaggle of larvae. There were 22 larvae. 15 of the larvae had Parasites which produced about twenty-five (25) adult flies. Three (3) produced a parasitic wasp. One (1) just spun a loose cocoon and nothing ever emerged. The remainder emerged as adults of Phosphila turbulenta. Where in Virginia did you find your larvae? Thanks for sharing. It was surprising not finding any readily available answers. |
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