Hellinsia balanotes (Pterophorinae)
The adult moth is pale brown with a prominent dark dot on the hind margin of the foremost lobe. There is an arc of dark dots around the forewing margin. The moth has a wingspan of about 3 cms. The species occurs naturally in southern USA, and northern Mexico, but now can also be found in Australia in Queensland, and New South Wales. The species was imported from Florida into Australia to control the weed: Groundsel Bush ( Baccharis halimifolia , Asteraceae).
Hellinsia balanotes is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | South Coast | Greater Brisbane
Species information
- Hellinsia balanotes Scientific name
- Pterophorinae Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 642.5m Recorded at altitude
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