Drawing from the knowledge of moth experts and specimen records from the region’s major insect collections, this site features detailed species accounts , high resolution photographs , and an interactive identification key for every Pacific Northwest moth species within the families Drepanidae, Uraniidae, Lasiocampidae, Saturniidae, Sphingidae, ...

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The mature larvae have five pairs of distinctive blue dots followed by red dots along their back and can be found late spring to early summer. The larvae of spongy moths feed on over 500 trees, shrubs, and plants including most hardwood and conifer trees found in the Pacific Northwest.

Japanese beetle and chafer spend most of their life cycle (July to the following May) underground as root feeding larvae or grubs. These grubs have robust, cream-color bodies, dark-brown heads and six legs and reach a length of 1 inch in the fall.

Larvae. Larva is covered with dense tufts of hair, black at the head and tail, and red in the middle of the body. It is illustrated by Miller & Hammond (2003). Habitat. This species is widely distributed throughout much of North America at lower elevations.

Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), also known as Phoenix Worms or Calcium Grubs, are an excellent choice for reptile enthusiasts seeking high-quality live feeders. These larvae are packed with protein, calcium, and essential nutrients, making them ideal for feeding to a variety of reptiles, including bearded dragons, leopard geckos, and turtles.

The larvae of almost all moths feed on plant parts, including leaves, stems, twigs and branches, flowers, fruits, or roots, but few are serious pests. However, some moth larvae are among the most serious pest insects in the Pacific Northwest.

Each spring, homeowners of the Pacific Northwest face the possibility of crane fly damage to their lawns. Or, more precisely, damage caused by the developing crane fly larvae (commonly called leatherjackets).

The variegated cutworm is one of the most commonly found caterpillar invading gardens and home landscapes in the PNW. Most mature larvae are dark with brown and white markings and measure 0.5 to 0.75 inch in length.

Sep 15, 2023 · Larvae move to the surface at night and feed on young plants. There are six or seven instars, depending on temperature and adequacy of diet. Depending on temperature, larvae begin to pupate in 25-35 days.