(Credit: C. DiFonzo). The cutworm larva of the large yellow underwing (Noctua pronuba). Striped cucumber Beetle and Western Striped Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), Invasion Biology and Management of Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in China, Overview of Pest Status, Potential Risk, and Management Considerations of, An Overview of the Pepper Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) as a Pest of Greenhouse Peppers, Biology and Management of Navel Orangeworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in California, About Journal of Integrated Pest Management, About the Entomological Society of America, Receive exclusive offers and updates from Oxford Academic, Copyright © 2021 Entomological Society of America. “The worms were green versus brown, as in the fall, and the farmer believes they are definitely feeding” (B. Robb, Ottawa County MSUE, personal communication, April 21, 2008). “Where the cutworms cut into the nearby rye field, it is a very different story. By mid-October, Diagnostic Services received numerous reports of thousands of caterpillars in yards and on the sides of homes. Myers, who originally brought the outbreak to our attention, reported the first widespread feeding in a commercial production field. I would hate to see these guys kill my maples and beeches. I feel like I'm in a B-movie. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide, This PDF is available to Subscribers Only. In Europe, it is a minor pest of ornamental plantings and gardens (Wright and Neil 1983, Neil and Specht 1987). ... pupa (1), green (1) Next >> Records 1 to 21 of 84 2 3 4. O'Donnell also received a report of cats eating caterpillars and becoming sick. 1C). In Michigan, Michigan State University Diagnostic Services, a laboratory that provides insect identifications for the general public, has received specimens from concerned homeowners every fall since the early 2000s. I did notice a large flock of ≈100 crows that seemed to be feeding in the cut hay fields on the remaining worms on Monday.” (J. Lindquist, Osceola County MSUE, personal communication, October 16, 2007). Without the email outbreak, many facets of the insect outbreak would not have been captured in such detail as it unfolded. In Michigan, adults were first collected in 1998 (Michigan State University A.J. III, T 32 - Stz. The processor showed me one of his migrant houses where the insects clustered in what were probably the millions before it was treated.” (N. Myers, Oceana County MSUE, personal communication, October 5, 2007). (Credit: C. DiFonzo). Adults are easily recognized by a showy orange hind wing bordered by a black bar (Fig. The farmer said within a day of moving into this field, they reversed course and headed to his white plastic Ag-Bags of stored silage (Fig. The veterinarian diagnosed it as a potential parasite problem, sent a stool sample to Cornell's Parasite Diagnostic Lab and they identified it as armyworm. Christina Difonzo, Howard Russell, Noctua pronuba (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): An Outbreak in Emails, Journal of Integrated Pest Management, Volume 1, Issue 1, 1 October 2010, Pages B1–B6, https://doi.org/10.1603/IPM10005. In spring 2008, extension staff and producers returned to fields to survey the damage. The forewings are long, narrow and rounded. T 4 B. R. T 29. Markmalen. The coldest confirmed observation was on a −7°C day in northern Michigan (Fig. In small grain fields, caterpillars fed lower on the plant, at and just below the soil surface. 10). Caterpillars are active in the fall, with a portion of the population entering winter as last-instars (pupating in early spring) and the remainder entering as earlier instars (continuing to feed in spring) (Wright 1987). Since then, they have raised a ruckus in home gardens, lawns, pastures, and agricultural fields during the winter. The dog owner from Midland County says now whenever the dog goes into their large lawn and adjoining two acres of un-mown turf, her nose is to the ground and she is in an aggressive hunting mode...” (J. Lindquist, Osceola County MSUE, personal communication, November 16, 2007). Species, Insect - moth, Terrestrial . It was considered the largest family in Lepidoptera for a long time, but after regrouping Lymantriinae, Catocalinae and Calpinae within the family Erebidae, the latter holds … (Credit: J. O'Donnell). Around homes, caterpillars destroyed turf, created a mess in entryways and garages, and resulted in pet illness. (Credit: J. O'Donnell). But further, from an outreach standpoint, this experience was a good example of how emails and digital photographs, which are often opened and discarded, may contain valuable information and generate a quick extension response. Specht Larvae also appeared to have a host preference. (Credit: N. Myers), N. pronuba caterpillars moved as a wave across this alfalfa field in Lake County, MI (A), defoliating a large area (dashed outline). Although a direct negative impact on alfalfa was not proven in replicated studies, the heavy feeding and resulting weed emergence in some fields made it likely that first-cutting yield was less, and stand longevity reduced. 7B). Dorüm kreegen sie ok de Naam Huusmoder. Buff tip moth, Phalera bucephala, large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus, on a vase of flowers. Despite this activity in the fall, N. pronuba is not considered a serious pest in Europe and was not reported to cause economic damage in Canada or the U.S. The adult moth, 2 cm across, with brown fore-wings and yellow or orange hind wings, emerges from the shiny soil-borne chestnut brown pupa from June to July, and lays about 1000 eggs on the stems of a wide variety of weeds. In early October, Myers expressed concern about damage to winter wheat. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), which permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, providedthe original work is properly cited. . 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