Cacto Blastis Chrysalis
Bain, Jack (n.d.) Cacto Blastis Chrysalis. [Image]
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Abstract
Cactoblastis cactorum, the cactus moth, South American cactus moth or nopal moth, is native to Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and southern Brazil. It is one of five species in the genus Cactoblastis that inhabit South America, where many parasitoids and pathogens control the expansion of the moths' population. This species has been introduced into many areas outside its natural range, including Australia, the Caribbean, and South Africa. In some locations, it has spread uncontrollably and was consequently classified an invasive species. However, in other places such as Australia, it has gained favor for its role in the biological control of cacti from the genus Opuntia, such as prickly pear. (Wikipedia)
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Item Type: | Image | ||||
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Source Media: | 35 mm slide | ||||
Collection: | Bain/O'Gorman | ||||
Sub-Collection Title: | Nature studies |
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Keywords: | Insects; Cactoblastis cactorum; Moth | ||||
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Date Deposited: | 10 Feb 2023 06:44 | ||||
Last Modified: | 11 Feb 2023 22:05 | ||||
Copyright Owner: | QUT | ||||
Copyright Statement: | You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute Queensland University of Technology | ||||
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URI: | https://digitalcollections.qut.edu.au/id/eprint/6882 | ||||
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