Cactus moth caterpillar
Cactus moth caterpillars are extremely destructive to cacti, especially in areas where they have no natural predators.
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Cactoblastis cactorum
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Cactus moth caterpillar on a prickly pear cactus
Cactus moth larvae get up to 0.98 - 1.18 inches when fully grown and ready to pupate.
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Cactus moth caterpillar on guava
Cactus moths are orange with black stripes.
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Prickly pear cactus infested with cactus moths
Cactus moth caterpillars consume the cactus leaves, fruit, and eventually enough of the plant to kill it.
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