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Chiasmia assimilis (A geometer moth (Ennomiinae)

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Chiasmia assimilis was introduced from southern Africa as a biological control for prickly acacia. The larvae are leaf feeders and can significantly impact the growth of seedlings. Prickly acacia, Acacia nilotica subsp. indica was introduced, from India and Pakastan, as a shade, ornamental and fodder tree. It is now a serious weed, infesting 6.6 million ha in central and western Queensland and declared a Weed of National Significance.

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Chiasmia assimilis (A geometer moth (Ennomiinae) at Townsville City, QLD - 30 May 2025 by Hejor1

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Chiasmia assimilis (A geometer moth (Ennomiinae) at Townsville City, QLD - 30 May 2025 by Hejor1

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Species information

Chiasmia assimilis Scientific name
A geometer moth (Ennomiinae Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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Synonyms
Semiothisa assimilis

Location information

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Townsville City, QLD

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