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Inch Worm - Anavitrinella pampinaria
Copyright © 2014 Andrew Hoffman

Inch Worm - Anavitrinella pampinaria
Terre Haute, Dobbs Park, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
October 28, 2014
Size: 25 mm`
Tiny inch worm found on Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) on a cool evening in a garden by the Dobbs Park Nature Center. Surrounding habitat is regrowth deciduous forest and some open park-like environments.

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Contributed by Andrew Hoffman on 30 October, 2014 - 12:38pm
Last updated 25 November, 2014 - 5:42am

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… John S. Ascher, 25 November, 2014 - 5:42am login or register to post comments

Common Gray
Anavitrinella pampinaria


Easy to rear and not that particular about host plant (in case you would rather not deal with Stinging Nettle). Avoid refrigeration though, any poorly heated spot of your home will do.
… George Smiley, 30 October, 2014 - 3:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I will keep it by the window (poorly insulated). Do they pupate underground?
… Andrew Hoffman, 30 October, 2014 - 6:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes
4 - 8cm of garden variety top soil in a plastic container does the trick for me. Optionally add a few fallen leaves to provide cover. Better if the container is not air tight, but not open either. Keeping the soil from completely drying out while avoiding mold is the goal.
… George Smiley, 31 October, 2014 - 12:00pm login or register to post comments

Rearing
I would like to rear this caterpillar to metamorphosis so any tips on getting it through the winter would be much appreciated. I do not have a basement or garage, would a refrigerator work?
… Andrew Hoffman, 30 October, 2014 - 12:45pm login or register to post comments

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