@understones submitted: we found this caterpillar in western virginia - I would love to know what this becomes! could you identify it?

It's a noctuid moth caterpillar and I think probably in the genus Spodoptera - so maybe a yellow-striped armyworm moth or a fall armyworm moth, which are both common in your area. There's a wide variety of markings between individuals on the caterpillars so it can be difficult to be sure!

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on the topic of favourite moths, here's an Oriental Leafworm who spent the day on our front door. at a glance they seem inconspicuous, but a closer look reveals incredible beauty.

Oriental Leafworm Moth, male (Spodoptera litura).

Cutworm Camouflage

Unidentified, family Noctuidae

21/03/23

Yellow-Striped Armyworm Moth (Spodoptera ornithogalli) a remarkably 3-D camouflage to my naked eye... Bad lighting on the porch balusters...

Found a fellow

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@mistresstaru submitted: Found this caterpillar on my walk in South Jersey. What’s he going to turn into?

Looks like probably an armyworm moth in the genus Spodoptera. Couldn’t say which species, though. They tend to be little brown moths with funky markings :)

Irl Buggypiller (he is a sweet potato armyworm moth, his name is Buggy now cause your blog. I hope you're happy)

Well the sight of this tiny-tiny noodle eating does make me happier , so yes, hehehe 🐛🍃

Druids can only cast spells that are the names of pests or diseases.

Good luck fighting against the guy who knows how to cast lumpy skin disease, fall armyworm, fire blight, slow paralysis virus, or blood disease (All are actual names of pests and diseases)

Oriental Leafworm Moth caterpillar, clinging to the slender stem of a Jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum).

the adult form:

Oriental Leafworm Moth, larva (Spodoptera Litura).

Armyworm Camouflage

Unidentified, genus Spodoptera

24/03/23

Assorted blurry but cute bug faces :3

Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum)

Aphid (species unknown)

Eggplant leafroller moth (Lineodes integra)

Unknown lepidoptera species

Mediterranean red bug (Scantius aegyptius)

Armyworm moth (Mythimna unipuncta)

Fly in Sarcophagidae family

Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)

Springtail (species unknown)

Leafhopper (Empoascini)

Bronzed Cutworm Moth - Nephelodes minians

I may be completely off base here given the sheer breadth and the number of species within the family Noctuidae (Owlet Moths), but from the images I've examined, this insect is the best match. If anyone has a suggestion for what else this Moth could be, I'll gladly consider them and will investigate (keep the range in mind for this individual which was found in Kleinburg, Ontario). In any case, Cutworms in Caterpillar form have earned a notorious reputation for their feeding which has reinforced their name. They tend to come out at night in search of plant-based food, and most notorious of them chew through plants at the lower stem, cutting them down (hence "Cutworm") to eat the leaves. Feeding behavior like this also subsequently destroys the plant, leaving the roots to pick up the pieces. Aside from toppling plants, other evidence may be left behind from Cutworm efforts including circular-shaped damage and frass. These cuttings can be very intense if multiple Caterpillars occupy the same area (which has also given them the name "armyworm") which can be particularly brutal if swarms find their way into crop production. For this specie, the Bronzed Cutworm can have a potential impact on crops as it has been reported to enjoy corn and cereals, but it seems to be handled through careful monitoring.

The Bronzed Cutworm more frequently seems to be associated with the consumption of grasses. As mentioned above, it will eat the blade from the bottom and slowly spread out until the grass in reach has been clipped. For nighttime detections, be wary for a large Caterpillar that appears as either mottled green or dark brown, with stripes parallel to the "spine" running along the body. It has an orange face with a black covering right behind the head. When threatened, it will likely ball up and shield its head, a key behavior in Cutworms. After having its fill, the adult will eventually emerge from a cocoon and resemble the individual seen in these pictures. That being said, this specie's wings have an incredibly variable appearance with several darker patterns displayed. Some many appear more mottled, some yellow, some pink, and others with a bronze sheen to their wings (but not iridescent). This individual's wings are more lighter/sandier by comparison. When examining the wings, look for a darkened "U-shape" section around a wing-spot. Flower nectar will become its preferred source of food now that mandibles have been swapped for a proboscis. While future damage may be a concern, the wilds here have plenty of grass for all (including very hungry Grasshoppers); the Caterpillars can eat their fill, but must be wary of the hunters that lurk in the grass (see this post for more info).

Pictures were taken on September 11, 2021 in Kleinburg with a Google Pixel 4.

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