Patagoniodes farinaria explained
Patagoniodes farinaria, the blue stem borer, is a moth of the family Pyralidae. It is found in New Zealand and Australia.[1]
It is a shoot borer that feeds on Senecio jacobaea, Senecio species and closely related plants.[2]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Senecio Blue Stem Borer (Patagoniodes farinaria) . iNaturalist NZ . 28 April 2020.
- Web site: PlantSynz - Invertebrate herbivore biodiversity assessment tool. plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. 2020-04-27.