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The caterpillar of the Swift Moth lives underground, and
feeds on anything it can find there - roots, stems, tubers, bulbs, corms
etc. White caterpillar with brown head, short
stumpy front legs. Has a habit of recoiling backwards if disturbed.
The adult swift moth - chunky looking brown moth with
white marks on wings, which can be found in May to july, is said not to
be able to feed, and therefore only has a lifespan of a few weeks.
The larvae makes up for it and has a voracious
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The larvae pupates underground- and can live as such
for around two years. The adult Swift Moth as has been stated having a
life span of just a few weeks.
No chemical treatment available that works, so normal
cultivation methods of digging and hoeing - together with keeping areas
weed free will confine the grubs to acceptable levels.
The adult moth - being unable to feed - is not a known
pest of any plant!
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