The leek moth larva is a small, leaf-mining caterpillar. The first generation (May-June) feeds on the leaves. The worst damage is done by the second generation (July-August) as it continues to damage ...
They are easy to control by simply crushing. Figure 4: Salt Marsh Caterpillars feeding on outside of onion leaf. Noticeably more hairy than leek moth. Photo: Amy Ivy, Cornell University. ECB prefers ...
They go through a life cycle of different stages before emerging in the form we know them to have. The life cycle of moths consists of four (4) stages: egg, larva or caterpillar, pupa or chrysalis, ...
This is a clear indication that boxwood moth caterpillars have been feeding and damaging your hedges. If you suspect an infestation, gently lift the leaves to check inside the plant for webbing left ...