Hellinsia lienigianus (Zeller, 1852)
(one synonym: Leioptilus serindibanus)
PTEROPHORIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Debbie Matthews Lott

(updated 16 October 2001)

This Caterpillar is reported to feed on various members of the family ASTERACEAE :

  • Wild Wormwood ( Artemisia vulgaris ),
  • Sea wormwood ( Artemisia maritima ),
  • Yomogi ( Artemisia princeps ),
  • Chrysanthemum ( Chrysanthemum morifolium ),
  • Tansy ( Tanacetum vulgare ),
  • Cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ),
  • Marsh Fleabane ( Pluchea purpurascens ),
  • Ox-eye Daisy ( Leucanthemum vulgare ), and
  • Haemorrage Plant ( Aspilia latifolia ).

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