Field Bindweed Moth

Field Bindweed Moth (Tyta luctuosa) a/k/a Four-spotted Moth. This moth is an Old World species that was introduced to parts of the west to serve as a biological control for field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis). Bindweed, native to Europe and Asia, is considered one of the most problematic weeds in agricultural fields throughout temperate regions worldwide. Arvada, Jefferson Co., Colo.

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