Poliopaschia lithochlora (Lower, 1896)
(one synonym: Epipaschia prionosticha)
Tube Caterpillar
EPIPASCHINAE, PYRALIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 15 October 2001)

This Caterpillar feeds on:

  • Blake Paperbark ( Melaleuca quinquenervia, MYRTACEAE ).


    (Photo: courtesy of South Florida Restoration Science Forum)

    The species is being studied by a cooperative of a number of US and Australian bodies, including the Agricultural Research Service in USA, and CSIRO Entomology in Australia, as a possible control agent for Blake Paperbark which has become a pest outside Australia, particularly in Florida.

    The adult moth is grey, and has a wingspan of about 3 cms.

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