Wood Moth

Wood moths are pests of forest trees that are native to Australia. The larval stage of these are wood moths destructive and leave huge holes in trees. Native species of wood moths can grow up to 100 mm long. A commonly encountered species is the giant wood month. They lay their eggs in damaged bark. The larvae then feed on the phloem–cambial region and enter the sapwood when they are ready to pupate. They leave the outside of the holes with faeces and silk. Their life span is usually one to two years depending on the species.