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Cactoblastis cactorum
(a type of moth)

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Taxonomy & nomenclature Impacts Other resources

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Cactoblastis cactorum
Nomenclatural information about Cactoblastis cactorum is provided by ITIS.

Impacts

Cactus moth detection and monitoring network
"A research, extension, and coordination effort to monitor the spread and develop integrated control of cactus moth has been developed as part of collaborative research between USGS, Mississippi State University, and USDA-APHIS PPQ. The purpose of this collaboration is to produce a network to identify distributions of pricklypear cactus, to provide early detection and tracking for cactus moth, and to inform and educate people of the threat imposed by the cactus moth, on the protection of pricklypear cactus, and on the prevention of the spread of this invasive species."

Other resources

Cactoblastis cactorum as an invasive species (information from TNC)
The Nature Conservancy

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