Caterpillar of Bamboo moth
Artona martini Efetov
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Zygaenidae
Size range
- 10–15 mm long
Distribution
- Originally from SE Asia Japan Taiwan China Vietnam; first found Whangarei 1996. Now found in Auckland.
Life History
- Larvae found on various species of Bamboo.
- Most damage to ornamental species.
- Urticating hairs can cause skin irritation
