Virginia Tiger Moth Cat.??
Jul 24, 2023 06:15:31 #
Not sure of the ID but I know there are some here that can ID for me.
I'm seriously out of practice with my camera due to life circumstances and these are the best I could do.
My other questions are is there another plant I can put it on to spare the Lantana or is it a distructive/pest species and should be destroyed?
I'm seriously out of practice with my camera due to life circumstances and these are the best I could do.
My other questions are is there another plant I can put it on to spare the Lantana or is it a distructive/pest species and should be destroyed?
Jul 25, 2023 07:40:13 #
In photo 2 some fireworks has just exploded, 
momentary contained by the green. Photo 2 has action, has movement... dynamic. Kudos Jimmy TB 
momentary contained by the green. Photo 2 has action, has movement... dynamic. Kudos Jimmy TB Jul 25, 2023 08:21:43 #
dpullum wrote:
In photo 2 some fireworks has just exploded, momentary contained by the green. Photo 2 has action, has movement... dynamic. Kudos Jimmy TB
momentary contained by the green. Photo 2 has action, has movement... dynamic. Kudos Jimmy TB Thank you. I wish I had more time for shooting
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Jul 27, 2023 09:23:52 #
Sorry for the late reply. I think your ID is correct. They feed on a wide range of plants, including common milkweed.
Once they start on a particular kind of food plant, caterpillars don't readily accept a different one. At least that is what I've understood.
Once they start on a particular kind of food plant, caterpillars don't readily accept a different one. At least that is what I've understood.
Jul 27, 2023 10:04:02 #
No worries about the late reply Mark. I was hoping you would let me know. The next day the cat was climbing the neighboring, much taller Zinnia. I don't know where they pupate but I thought maybe that was what he had on his mind. I haven't seen it since, maybe it got eaten by a mantid or something else.
Jul 27, 2023 10:58:51 #
Caterpillars generally crawl away from their feeding site to pupate. This will make a cocoon that is firmly plastered onto a flat surface in some out of the way spot. Often under something loose like wall siding or loose bark. The cocoon is lined on the outside with their hairs (which are protective and irritating, btw).
I suppose you know what the moth looks like. They are very elegant, in my opinion.
I suppose you know what the moth looks like. They are very elegant, in my opinion.
Jul 27, 2023 11:44:00 #
Thanks Mark. I know my Monarchs and Black Swallowtails travel quite a distance when they get ready so maybe it's still around somewhere. I'll keep an eye out for the moths
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