Melitara prodenialis Walker, 1863
(one synonym: Zophodia bollii)
PHYCITINI, PHYCITINAE
PYRALIDAE

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

(updated 15 October 2001)

The Caterpillars of this species are bluish-white with smaller dark spots. They were introduced deliberately into Australia from the U.S.A. because they feed on :

  • Prickly Pear ( Opuntia inermis, Opuntia humifosa, CACTACEAE ).

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