Black inch worm

Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas

Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Urban and Suburban Areas

Adult black inch worm may be attracted to light traps or, if applicable, bait containing fermenting sweet substances like fruit or molasses.

The eggs of black inch worm are typically found on the underside of leaves of host plants, providing camouflage and protection. Caterpillars primarily reside on the foliage of these plants, consuming the leaves as they grow. Pupae often attach to twigs or bark, sometimes blending into the surroundings with a protective cocoon. Adults, with their ability to fly, can be located in areas with flowering plants, where they seek nectar. Searching for black inch worm involves careful examination of host plant leaves for eggs or caterpillars, inspecting tree bark and twigs for pupae, and visiting flowering areas at dusk when adult black inch worm are most active.

The suitable time to find black inch worm will vary with its life cycle stages. Larvae might be found mostly at night on host plants, whereas adults are often caught at night when they are most active and attracted to lights.

The search for black inch worm should be conducted during mild weather conditions, preferably on warm, dry nights when the adults are actively flying and the larvae are feeding.