Host plants of a herbivore - Information from Plant-SyNZ (http://plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz/index.asp)
All except overseas plant species selected. Report created on 27/04/2024 7:46:06 AM
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Herbivore species: Metacrias erichrysa Meyrick, 1886, Arctiidae, Lepidoptera (Moth or Butterfly)
moth; larvae feed on foliage Biostatus: endemic
Plant species and reliability score: 0-10. 10 indicating excellent evidence for the association_
8 Lactuca sativa L., Compositae (Daisy family), Asterales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared on host plant in captivity (Gibbs 1962) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown
7 Raoulia sp., Compositae (Daisy family), Asterales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Endemic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: larvae seen feeding on host plant (Gibbs 1962), plant host species name not given Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown
8 Taraxacum officionale F.H.Wigg., Compositae (Daisy family), Asterales, Magnoliopsida, Spermatophyta
Biostatus: Exotic, Wild, New Zealand
Reasons for score: reared on host plant in captivity (Gibbs 1962) Reference Scored by: N.A. Martin on unknown
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