Species Agonopterix alstroemeriana (Clerck, 1759)
Compiler and date details
December 2022 - C. J. Byrne, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
- Tinea monilella Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775.
- Tinea puella Hübner, 1796.
- Agonopterix albidella Eversmann, 1844.
Introduction
The first occurrence of this exotic species in Australia was published in Chen et al. (2020).
Ecological Descriptors
Caterpillars of this species feed externally on the leaves of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), but shelter in leaf rolls.
General References
Chen, J., McQuillan, P. B., McDonald, E., Hawkins, C. 2020. Citizen science reveals the Palaearctic poison hemlock moth Agonopterix alstroemeriana (Clerck) (Lepidoptera: Depressariidae) has established in Australia. New Zealand Entomologist 86-92
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GELECHIOIDEA | 30-Nov-2022 | ADDED | Dr Cathy Byrne (TMAG) Ms Eileen Lee (TMAG) |