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Sciota celtidella #861404

Asked March 13, 2024, 8:31 PM EDT

What is the reproduction cycle of Sciota celtidella? That's the little green worm that climbs up things and then descends on a thread.

Bastrop County Texas

Expert Response

I was not able to find much information on this insect. Here is an article written in 2015 about them. It has advice for treating them in trees.
Hackberry defoliator in north Dallas area - Insects in the City (tamu.edu)
Bugguide has this entry with pictures of the larvae, pupae, and adult 
Species Sciota celtidella - Hackberry Leafroller - Hodges#5803 - BugGuide.Net

Stephanie
An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 14, 2024, 10:17 AM EDT

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