Description and photo of butterfly and caterpillars

Zlatoguzka is a representative of a large family of silkworms (Liparidae). This is an unusual butterfly, which has a wide area of ​​distribution and is familiar to many summer residents, gardeners. To determine the pest is very simple by external signs. Upon detection at the site, take immediately silkworm control measures.

Who is the goldfinder

The goldfinder is a snow white butterfly, with golden hairs on its belly. It is thanks to them that the insect got its name. The whole body of the moth is covered with long light colored villi.

On a note!

You can meet the gold-and-wolf-trowel in summer until July. It is during this period that the individuals reach the stage of imago and prepare for mating. Overwinter in the buds of trees, thereby destroying them.

In the photo of the golden-wisper, it is possible to clearly define the sex of the individual. The female is somewhat lighter and has a larger abdomen. Males are smaller, neater, but with wider antennae.

Zlatoguzka

Stages of development

Adult females lay eggs on the inner surface of the foliage, so they are easy to detect. Externally, the clutch looks like golden pillows with a diameter of 6-8 cm. It takes about 10 days to mature. After that, the larvae are shown from the eggs.

Important!

Particular danger is the caterpillar of the gold-tails. Her body is 3-4 cm long and completely covered with fine villi. Touching them can leave burns on the victim's body. It is highly undesirable to hit them in the airways. People suffering from allergic reactions, meeting with insects can bring a lot of trouble and even pose a serious health hazard.

The larder is in the larval stage for about a month, after which it develops into a pupa. To create a cocoon, she chooses not only the leaves of the trees, but also the gaps between the bark, branching branches. The color of the pupa is black or brown.

In 2-3 weeks the pupa turns into an adult. Wingspan of 30-35 mm. The butterfly is nocturnal. This is her people often observed in the summer near the lamps and street lamps. Years of moths fall at the end of June-mid July. For this insect requires warm weather. After laying the females die.

Butterfly reproduction

Feeding the caterpillars and the harm associated with it

The caterpillar of Zlatoguz is very voracious. Like her relative - gypsy moth, it can cause serious damage to the entire economy. Harm begins as early as the pupa stage, when it gnaws unblown buds. After the caterpillar reaches the adult stage, it switches to foliage. On young trees, the gold-wreck can completely destroy young leaves. As a result, the entire crop will die.

Important!

Favorite crops are apples, pears, apricots, oaks, thorns, acacia and others.

The diet of the insect is quite extensive. Future butterflies actively eat foliage of fruit trees, shrubs and park crops. The vital activity of the caterpillar contributes not only to the negative impact on the aesthetic side of the plants, but can also lead to their complete destruction. Caterpillars are poisonous.

How to deal with it

Methods of dealing with goldtail

Every year, landowners in many regions are forced to fight this insect. It is necessary to begin even before the first leaf blooms. The best time is the end of autumn or the beginning of spring. Mechanical methods will help remove damaged leaves. To do this, the bushes and trees are carefully examined for infection and the affected areas are cut with loppers.

In the warm season, when violent flowering of vegetation is observed, the use of chemicals is permitted. Chlorofos, Metaphos, Entobacterin, Phosphamide are most commonly used. It is better to give preference to means on a biological basis. Lepidocide Herold, Dimilin, Bitoxibacillin and others are effective. Light traps and pheromone traps are also used.

A significant role in the regulation of the population of gold-and-wisces is played by its natural enemies.Also the caterpillar is prone to viral and bacteriological diseases. These factors allow to restrain the growth of the number of pests and prevent their uncontrolled development.