In 1988 this moth was also released in Australia for biological control of " Cryptostegia grandiflora ".
2.
The plants grow rampantly in a favourable climate and are Australia " Cryptostegia grandiflora " in particular has been declared a Weed of National Significance.
3.
Latex is actively moved to the area of injury; in the case of " Cryptostegia grandiflora ", this can be more than 70 cm.