Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius
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Regional
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Mobile, Alabama
Vincent, Alabama
Barling, Arkansas
Orlando, Florida
Burns, Tennessee
Edinburg, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas(2 reports)
Houston, Texas
Mission, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Spring, Texas
Newport News, Virginia
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vossner
scicrazed
Bayer systemic is not effective for control (Icopronid I think is how the active ingredient is spelled) and since I'm more of a 'limit the chemical use/pollution' type gardner and that particular systemic is indicative in the Bee colony collapse disorder - I don't recommend it for much more than Cucurbita crops.
A touch of Sevin mixed with Dove hand washing detergent seems the most effective - I tried this in '07 a... read more
debnes_dfw_tx
I will be planting cannas next year just for them. I will plant them in the back yard because I expect they will show signs of being eaten, if not be completely defoliated. They are so worth it, a real cinderella story.
TexasPuddyPrint
ceejaytown