Fall webworms are preyed upon by various natural enemies, including birds, wasps, and certain insects such as ladybugs and lacewings. Additionally, parasitoid wasps can lay eggs inside the caterpillars, leading to their demise. These predators help control fall webworm populations, contributing to the balance of the ecosystem.
The accepted scientific name is Hyphantria cunea.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Hyphantria cunea.
The Gardenia Bee Hawkmoth caterpillar eats gardenia leaves. The webworm caterpillar also feeds on the leaves on a gardenia plant.
Permethrin kills webworms. But it's important to know the kind of webworm. Specifically, different webworms require different treatment date. An example of treatment schedules follows:1. Cotoneaster webworm [Athrips rancidella] needs to be treated when the larvae first appear.2. Fall webworm [Hyphantria cunea] needs to be treated in late June-early July, and then again in August-early September.3. Juniper webworm [Daebomeris marginella] needs to be treated in late July-August. Spring treatments also may be needed in the case of heavy infestations and overwintering survivors.4. Mimosa webworm [Homadaula anisocetra] needs to be treated every four or five days until populations are under control.5. Pine webworm [Pococer robustella (Zeller)] needs to be treated in early June.
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The accepted scientific name is Tetralopha scortealis.
The accepted scientific name is Macalla thyrsisalis.
The accepted scientific name is Homadaula anisocentra.
The accepted scientific name is Dichomeris citrifoliella.