9,903 observations
Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth
Anticarsia gemmatalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Erebidae ›Genus: Anticarsia
About
Anticarsia gemmatalis is a tropical species of caterpillar and moth that migrates north each season. The species can commonly be found in the Gulf states, north as far as Wisconsin. The adults have wings that are grayish brown, crossed with brown or black zigzag lines. The caterpillars are black or green, with narrow lighter stripes on the back and sides. They spit out a brownish substance, spring into the air and wriggle a lot when they...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth is Anticarsia gemmatalis.
- Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth belongs to the family Erebidae.
- Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth belongs to the genus Anticarsia.