Brazilian Skipper
Calpodesethlius
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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
(Zone 8a) |
June 2012 |
Neutral
...leaning to negative. I have put a lot of thought and effort towards creating a friendly butterfly habitat and do not mind the shredded look of cat-ravaged plants. But the canna is different--it seems to take longer to recover and therefore, if it is in a visible area, it's gonna be an ugly sight. I may either transplant the cannas to a less visible area or set up a "do not touch this canna" sign. Think they might heed the sign???
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scicrazed
Burns, TN |
June 2009 |
Negative
I've been battling this insect for well over 8 years now. Prior to that, my Wyoming Cannas hit 15' tall. Since the infestation, I'm lucky to get them up to 8' tall. If I miss even one year of treatment, they rapidly expand in numbers and shred every canna on the farm. Which is a significant number considering I probably have 1/4 acre total of them.
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
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
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debnes_dfw_tx
Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) |
September 2007 |
Positive
I was delighted to find the Brazilian Skipper chrysalids on my daughters cannas. I carefully cut the leaves they were rolled in to bring home and observe their eclosing. When I unrolled the leaf to look at the chrysalis there was a bit of protest in the form of rapid vibrations inside the leaf. They are so lively with so much personality.
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.
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.