Family Depressariidae Hodges # 0924.1
Caterpillar foods: plants in the parsley family (Apiaceae) – mainly flowers and seeds including garden herbs, Wild Parsnip and Cow-parsnip. (Bugguide)
Introduced to Northeastern North America in 2009. (Bugguide)
5/19/2024
7/15/2021 Found on Wild Parsnip
8/28/2024 Found and reared on Queen Anne’s Lace. There were several caterpillars reared together.
8/28/2024
9/3/2024 Pupa and old head capsule in a loose cocoon attached to the gauze fabric on top of the jar.
9/14/2024 4 Adults emerged and were released
9/14/2024 Spent pupa and old head capsule
