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Agonopterix alstroemeriana — Wikipedia (en)

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The hemlock moth (Agonopterix alstroemeriana), also known as the defoliating hemlock moth or poison hemlock moth, is a nocturnal moth species of the family Depressariidae. Of Palaearctic origin, it was first found in North America in 1973 when it was accidentally introduced. The moth is widespread throughout the northern half of the United States, southern Canada, northern Europe, and, more recently, New Zealand and Australia. The larval form grows to around 10 mm, while the adults wingspan is between 17 mm and 19 mm. It is best known for its use in biological control of the lethal poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), which is eaten by its caterpillars (larvae). The toxicity of its host plant may actually benefit the caterpillar because it helps females recognize locations for oviposition. This species also uses the leaves of its host plant (C. maculatum) to form protective tubes around the caterpillar.

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Fonte: Wikipedia in inglese, voce «Agonopterix alstroemeriana» — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agonopterix_alstroemeriana
Wikidata Q4693418: «species of insect» (dati Wikidata in CC0 1.0) — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4693418
Autori: i contributori di Wikipedia (cronologia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agonopterix_alstroemeriana?action=history).
Licenza: Creative Commons Attribuzione-Condividi allo stesso modo 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0) — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/. Il riuso richiede attribuzione e stessa licenza.
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