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Mythimna separata, the northern armyworm, oriental armyworm or rice ear-cutting caterpillar, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in China, Japan, South-east Asia, India, eastern Australia, New Zealand, and some Pacific islands. It is one of the major pests of maize in Asia. [1] The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1865.
The caterpillars are mostly found in oak trees or on the ground under them in late spring and early summer, and do not live on fences, walls, etc. as other caterpillars do. They have very long, white hairs contrasting markedly with shorter hairs. [1] The caterpillars of several other species may be mistaken for the oak processionary. [3]
The caterpillars, frequently spotted in August in the Palmetto State, eventually grow into moths. They can’t survive in cooler climates, so fall armyworms spend winters in Florida, Texas and ...
The gypsy moth caterpillar has been reported to produce a poison ivy like rash when some people come into contact with the hairs of the larvae (caterpillar) stage. The contact can be direct or even indirect, if the small hairs are carried by the wind and onto the skin or clothing of a person.
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Some trees in Fort Worth might be taking a beating from caterpillars, but it’s more of a nuisance and the trees should be healthy by next year, the city says.