Caterpillars affecting crops in south-east identified as Silver ‘Y’ moth species

Teagasc is confirming that the species causing damage in crops of fodder beet, fava beans and forage maize across the south-east of the country is the Silver Y moth. It stated that samples of caterpillars from crops of spring beans and beet examined by Teagasc are consistent with the features of Silver Y moth caterpillars. […] The post Caterpillars affecting crops in south-east identified as Silver ‘Y’ moth species appeared first on Agriland.ie.