Painted apple moth

Painted Apple Moth (Orgyia anartoides) is a moth native to Australia. It is notable as a pest in pine forests, and is classified as a pest in New Zealand.

In New Zealand, controversy over an aerial spraying programme arose when an outbreak of the moth was identified in Auckland.

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See also

• Painted apple moth in New Zealand

References

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