Tag Archives: parsley family

Carrot Stem Dwellers

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Charley Eiseman

Carrot (Apiaceae: Daucus carota) is native to Europe but widely cultivated and has become a ubiquitous weed in North America (also known as Queen Anne’s lace), so you’d think we’d have a pretty good handle on what bugs eat it … Continue reading →

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Dill Moths (and others)

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Charley Eiseman

On Tuesday I noticed webbing at the tops of some dill plants in the garden, with moth pupae suspended within.  Most webs had a single pupa, but this one had three: Investigating further, I saw that the developing seeds on … Continue reading →

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