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GRAPEVINE MOTH



Grapevine moth caterpillar. Note the parasitic egg on its back
Grapevine moth caterpillar. Note the parasitic egg on its back
Photo credit: Greg Baker
Look For Look For Notes

   LOOK FOR


    Look for in leaves
  • Skeletonised leaves

   CONDITIONS

  • Rarely causes economic damage
  • Grapevine moth caterpillars sometimes occur in high numbers early in the season. If so, they will defoliate isolated shoots.

OTHER GRAPEVINE MOTH IMAGES

Grapevine moth caterpillars chew leaves and may defoliate shoots The grapevine moth has black and cream or yellow wings (about 5.5 cm across) with bright orange markings Grapevine moth eggs are small (less than 1 mm across) and hard to find

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