Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Lymantriidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Lymantria | |
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Similar Lymantria mathura, Lymantria, Lymantria concolor, Orgyia postica, Lymantria lunata | ||
The Casuarina moth or Casuarina Tussock Moth (Lymantria xylina) is a moth in the Lymantriidae family. It is found in Japan, Taiwan and China (Fujian, Guangdon).
It is a very important forest pest in Taiwan, with outbreaks occurring every five to 10 years. The larvae feed on a wide range of host plants, including over 65 species of broadleaf trees
At least one virus is being investigated as a possible biopesticide.
References
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