Fall Web Worm Flashcards
1
Q
Overwintering
A
Cocoon at base of tree in ground liter
2
Q
Generations
A
2
3
Q
Management
A
Remove web clusters
Insect and bacterial spray with high pressure to penetrate webbing
4
Q
Describe larva
A
1 inch
Pale yellow body
Dark spots on back
Body has silky grey white hairs
5
Q
Describe moth
A
Satiny white
May have brown/black spots on forewing
1 inch wingspan
6
Q
Reproductive traits
A
Lay greenish eggs partially covered with white hair or scales
Laid near ends of branches
7
Q
Where do larvae feed
A
Webbing
8
Q
Where do they web
A
Outer branches
9
Q
What part of leaves do they eat
A
Only tender
Leaves veins
10
Q
What’s left in the bags
A
Dead leaves
Feces
Skins
