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Scientific Name : Cochylichroa atricapitana Common Name : Ragwort crown-boring moth Description : This little moth was deliberately introduced from Europe to try and control its food plant Ragwort - Senecio jacobaea. The food plant was present where the moth was first seen in the park Habitat : Unknown Distribution : Unknown Family : Tortricidae This is an introduced species

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Ragwort Crown-boring Moth by the Grand Strzelecki Track View At 50% | View At 100% Ragwort Crown-boring Moth by the Grand Strzelecki Track View At 50% | View At 100% Ragwort Crown-boring Moth by the Grand Strzelecki Track