Thursday, November 5, 2009

Skiff Moth - Prolimacodes badia

Prolimacodes badia caterpillar larva skiff moth
Prolimacodes badia

It's an unusual caterpillar that doesn't look like a caterpillar. It looks like a green box that moves. Small and cute, it moves slowly along leaves and stems. The rear of the caterpillar is pointed.
Prolimacodes badia caterpillar larva skiff moth

The Skiff Moth caterpillar eats oaks, winged elm, and other tree leaves. The pattern of brown on the caterpillar may vary from caterpillar to caterpillar.

The pupa is inside a tiny dark circle cocoon.

skiff moth adult Prolimacodes badia

The adult moth is beige with a brown semicircle on its wings.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

A Soft Chrysalis Falls ...

Monarch chrysalis pupa cocoon butterfly falls how do I save it
A soft chrysalis falls and you know that if it isn't hanging properly, it will be deformed. A deformed chrysalis means either a dead or deformed butterfly.

What do you do?

If you are nearby, you can save it!

One of the new pages on our educational butterfly website details how to save it.

It's super easy - anyone can do it! Just click on the link above to see photo instructions.