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Painted apple moth
Teia anartoides (ento-csiro-au).jpg
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Scientific classification
Synonyms
  • Teia pusilla Butler, 1882
  • Orgyia phineus Herrich-Schäffer, [1858]
  • Orgyia anartoides

The painted apple moth (Teia anartoides) is a tussock moth native to Australia. It is notable as a pest in pine forests, and is classified as a pest in New Zealand.

In New Zealand, controversy over an aerial spraying programme arose when an outbreak of the moth was identified in Auckland.

  • Teia anartoides fem

    Female

  • Orgyia anartoides female

    Female, side view

  • Orgyia anartoides male dorsal

    Male, dorsal view

  • Orgyia anartoides male ventral

    Male, ventral view

  • Teia anartoides 1

    Adult bottom view

  • Teia anartoides1

    Mating

  • Teia anartoides3

    Eggs

  • Orgyia anartoides eggs

    Egg, close-up

  • Teia anartoides larva

    Caterpillar

  • Teia anartoides pupa 1

    Pupa

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