Insect Quiz October, 2006

October 2006 Quiz

When you were in your garden in September, you noticed some of the petals of your petunias had been eaten.  As you looked more closely you also found that some of the buds had nice round holes chewed in them.  As you kept looking, you found a couple of caterpillars happily munching on your plants.  You have never seen this insect before and are curious and alarmed by its damage.

1.  What is this insect?

2.  What is its life history?

3.  Should you expect this insect to be a problem next year?

4.  What is the best management for this insect?

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