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title: "I found this fall army-worm moth caterpillar on my indoor parsley and…"
description: "I found this fall army-worm moth caterpillar on my indoor parsley and chose to raise it in a container covered by punctured aluminum(photo one), does anyone…"
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# I found this fall army-worm moth caterpillar on my indoor parsley and…

_Publié par Ezzeldin Yaqoub le 2024-09-29_

I found this fall army-worm moth caterpillar on my indoor parsley and chose to raise it in a container covered by punctured aluminum(photo one), does anyone know what they eat. I am currently feeding it fallen mini umbrella tree leaves.

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## 4 commentaires

### c.cat a commenté le 2024-09-29

if you found it on a parsley plant thats probably what they prefer! google could also give you a good answer :)

#### Ezzeldin Yaqoub ha respondido el 2024-09-29

Thanks for the advice. 😁

### B-Angie-B 2024 a commenté le 2024-09-30

Your friend has found a fall armyworm caterpillar (Spodoptera y), and it’s great they're trying to care for it! Here are some tips for feeding and raising it:

\### \*\*Diet:\*\*  
Fall armyworm caterpillars are generalist feeders, which means they eat a variety of plants. However, they typically prefer grasses and leafy greens. Here are some suitable food options:

1\. \*\*Leafy Greens \& Herbs:\*\*  
\- Lettuce  
\- Spinach  
\- Parsley (it seems it was already found on your parsley, so that's a good option)  
\- Basil  
\- Mustard greens

2\. \*\*Grasses:\*\*  
\- Fresh blades of grass (if available)  
\- Corn leaves, as they commonly infest cornfields  
\- Wheat, sorghum, or other grains (if accessible)

3\. \*\*Other Garden Vegetables:\*\*  
\- Cabbage  
\- Beans  
\- Peas

\### \*\*Feeding Tips:\*\*  
\- Provide fresh leaves daily to keep the caterpillar well-fed and hydrated.  
\- Remove any uneaten or wilted leaves from its container to prevent mold or bacteria growth.

\### \*\*Habitat:\*\*  
\- It's great that your friend has a container with punctured aluminum to allow air circulation.  
\- Ensure the caterpillar has enough space to move around and some twigs or sticks for when it’s ready to pupate.

\### \*\*Other Considerations:\*\*  
\- Avoid feeding it leaves that have been treated with pesticides.  
\- Since they're raising it indoors, maintaining a room temperature between 68-77°F (20-25°C) will keep the caterpillar comfortable.

If the caterpillar starts to look like it’s ready to pupate, provide a small layer of loose soil or leaf litter in the container to allow it to burrow.

By feeding the caterpillar fresh leafy greens or grasses and maintaining a clean, well-ventilated habitat, your friend can successfully raise the fall armyworm moth!

### JJ a commenté le 2025-06-14

They are currently eating all of my spider plants!!!

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