522 observations
Cactus Moth
Cactoblastis cactorum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pyralidae ›Genus: Cactoblastis
About
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cactus Moth is Cactoblastis cactorum.
- Cactus Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cactus Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Cactus Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Cactus Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Cactus Moth belongs to the family Pyralidae.
- Cactus Moth belongs to the genus Cactoblastis.