Biological agent type
Defoliating moth.
Plant species attacked
field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
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Site of attack
Leaf.
Mode of attack
The larvae are defoliators.
Destructive stage
Larval-external.
Collection and release information
This agent is not available at this time.
History in Oregon
The defoliating moth Tyta luctuosa was introduced against field bindweed in 1998 and 1999 at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County and in 1999 in Douglas County. The moth failed to establish.
Release status in Oregon
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