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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senecio Blue Stem Borer (Patagoniodes farinaria) . iNaturalist NZ . 28 April 2020.
  2. Web site: PlantSynz - Invertebrate herbivore biodiversity assessment tool. plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. 2020-04-27.