field report

[Richard Worth]

Mike S. wrote:

>
>During the day, I saw ... several
>of the Arctiid moth Syntomeida epialis.  The recently hatched Arctiid
>cocoons where found in the corners along the edge of the garage and
>elsewhere around the hotel.

To check out more on the biology of this beautiful moth, visit the site below:

http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/~insect/ORN/Ole_cpillar.htm

Richard A. Worth
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Plant Division
rworth at oda.state.or.us
(503) 986-6461