Spanish Moth, Xanthopastis timais
From Entomology Circulars.
The Spanish moth, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer), is unmistakeable for any other moth in Florida (Fig. 1). The larvae are likewise very colorful, and have been called convict caterpillars (Fig. 2). The origin of the name, Spanish moth, is obscure, although it is possible that the name was coined by Slosson (1894), but later authors did not use the common name until fairly recently. …read more
Spodoptera Armyworms in Florida
From Entomology Circulars.
The armyworms of the genus Spodoptera include 10 species in North America. All are found in Florida except for Spodoptera praefica (Grote) which only occurs in the far western states (Heppner 1995). Older literature often has the Spodoptera listed under the synonyms Laphygma and Prodenia. …read more
