Phalaenoides glycinae
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P. glycinae
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| Phalaenoides glycinae Lewin, 1805
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The Australian grapevine moth (Phalaenoides glycinae) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is endemic to the south-eastern half of Australia, but is an invasive species in many parts of the world, including Canada and South Africa.
The wingspan is about 50 mm.[1]
The larvae mainly feed on Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Hibbertia obtusifolia, Amyema gaudichaudii, Epilobium ciliatum, Fuchsia and Oenothera species, but mainly Vitis vinifera, hence it is considered a pest.
The Indian myna (Acridotheres tristis) was introduced into Australia in 1862 to deal with a number of insect pests including the grapevine moth. In this it was unsuccessful, and ironically the bird is now itself considered a pest in many parts of Australia.
Gallery
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Phalaenoides glycinae female dorsal.jpg
Female, dorsal view
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Phalaenoides glycinae female ventral.jpg
Female, ventral view
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Phalaenoides glycinae male dorsal.jpg
Male, dorsal view
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Phalaenoides glycinae male ventral.jpg
Male, ventral view
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