My latest YouTube video. Kurrajong bag moth: Is it a pest?
The larvae of the Kurrajong bag moth (Dichocrosis clytusalis) create bag shelters from the leaves of Kurrajong (Brachychiton populneus) trees. The larvae also create bag shelters on the Illawarra flame tree (Brachychiton acerifolius) and the Queensland bottle tree (Brachychiton rupestris).
The Kurrajong bag moth may also be known as the Kurrajong leaf-tier and the Kurrajong leafroller. This native moth has extended its natural range down to the coast of Victoria.
In this video I discuss whether this insect is a pest. It’s a two part answer: yes and no!
I hope you enjoy this video. Please let me know what you think. BTW my plea for subscribers are for those that are watching my videos on YouTube. Blog subscribers please ignore it!