The cactus moth, which has already become an expensive pest in the Caribbean and the southern United States, has now invaded Mexico. An infestation in Isla Mujeres near Cancun, on Mexico's ...

The moth's rapid advance is particularly worrisome in Mexico, where prickly pear cactus is a cultural icon -- its image is on the Mexican flag and coins -- and an economic mainstay.

Cactus moth must be stopped, Ag officials say A South American moth that eats prickly pear cactus has moved into Louisiana, and federal biologists say it must be stopped before it reaches Texas.

Entomologist Colothdian Tate examines a prickly pear cactus pad infested with larvae of the invasive cactus moth, These insects feed inside the cactus pad, completely hollowing it out.

The cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum) is one of the most successful biological control agents in history. It has been used around the world for the control of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp ...

Found in the parched Sonoran desert of southern Arizona and northern Mexico, the senita moth depends on a single plant species -- the senita cactus -- both for its food and for a place to lay eggs ...

In addition to producing beautiful flowers and delicious fruit, the prickly pear cactus can also serve an important purpose ...

The cactus moth, which has already become an expensive pest in the Caribbean and the southern United States, has now invaded Mexico. An infestation in Isla Mujeres near Cancun, on Mexico's ...

The USDA is taking steps to block the spread of a moth that is devastating to the prickly pear cactus.

Texas is now the front line of an ecological battle pitting a devastating invasive moth against the state’s ubiquitous prickly pear cactus. Already, the South American cactus moth has laid waste ...

Which Came First, The Moth Or The Cactus? Date: August 17, 2007 Source: Rice University Summary: It's not a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket -- unless you're a senita moth. Found in ...