Cactoblastis cactorum(Berg, 1885)
  1. Pyralidae
  2. Phycitinae
  3. Phycitini
  4. Cactoblastis
    5.  cactorum
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MU

23-32 mm

FU

27-40 mm

    Regional distr. - legend
    Phenogram based on literature
    • Local names
    • LanguageVernacular name
      DeutschKaktusmotte
      EnglishCactus Moth
      EnglishNopal Moth
      EspañolPolilla de cacto
      EspañolPolilla de nopal
      FrançaisMite des cactus
      FrançaisPyrale du cactus
      РусскийОгнёвка кактусовая
      УкраїнськаКактусова міль
    • Primary hostplants
    • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
      CactaceaeOpuntiaPrickly pear
    • Synonyms and other combinations
    • Latin nameAuthor
      Zophodia cactorumBerg, 1885

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    Extinct
    Extinct in the wild
    Critically endangered
    Endangered
    Vulnerable
    Near Threatened
    Least Concern
    Lower Risk
    Legally protected
    CITES