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Cinnabar moth (larvae)
Tyria jacobaeae
47.5084, -122.272
Field Notes
Description:
An introduced species of moth to help control ragwort. I found hundreds in an overgrown field. The larvae of the species do a great job of eating ragwort. Once the food supplies begin to dwindle the caterpillars often turn cannibalistic.
Habitat:
Spotted devouring tansy ragwort plants in an overgrown farm meadow.
Notes:
The main reason for its introduction is to control tansy ragwort, which is toxic to livestock.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2021
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