Cactoblastis cactorum

1 Prickly pear moth at The Pilliga, NSW

Cactoblastis cactorum at The Pilliga, NSW - 30 May 2025 11:22 AM

Cactoblastis cactorum at The Pilliga, NSW - 30 May 2025 11:22 AM

Cactoblastis cactorum at The Pilliga, NSW - 30 May 2025 11:22 AM

Cactoblastis cactorum at The Pilliga, NSW - 30 May 2025 11:22 AM

Cactoblastis cactorum at The Pilliga, NSW - 30 May 2025 11:22 AM

Cactoblastis cactorum at The Pilliga, NSW - 30 May 2025 11:22 AM

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Identification history

	Cactoblastis cactorum	12 Jun 2025	ibaird
	Cactoblastis cactorum	12 Jun 2025	DiBickers
	Unverified	11 Jun 2025	Teresa

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Hundreds of these on the numerous cacti which appear to have flourished over the the last four years

2 comments

Teresa wrote:

12 Jun 2025

Thanks Di, these were a new find for me

DiBickers wrote:

12 Jun 2025

@Teresa happy to help😊

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Location information

Coordinates 149.198926 -30.842011
Places The Pilliga, NSW

Sighting information

101 - 1,000 Abundance
30 May 2025 11:22 AM Recorded on
Teresa Recorded by
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Teresa NatureMapr New England Latest Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

Cactus Associated plant
5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

Cactoblastis cactorum Scientific name
Prickly pear moth Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Non-invasive or negligible
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