Prickly Pear Moth - Mature and young larvae on

Prickly Pear Moth - Mature and young larvae on cladode of prickly pear. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Larvae bore into and feed on cactus pads, killing them. Introduced from South America to control prickly pear (Opuntia) infestations. Occurs in Valley Bushveld and other arid areas where prickly pears occur

Cacti Cactus Caterpillar Caterpillars Introduced Larva Larvae Moths Pear Prickly

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