Italian Vineyards Are Being Invaded By A New Spieves Of Moth

The moth is common in North America and was first spotted in Italy in 2006

New Moth Species Invades Italy's Vineyards -- BBC

A moth with a taste for Chardonnay leaves, which has infested vineyards across northern Italy, is a new species of leafminer, scientists say.

The pest was first discovered by Italian scientists in 2006, but they were unable to identify it.

Now, by examining a snippet of the moth's genetic code, researchers have confirmed that it is a previously unnamed species.

The team published their findings in the journal ZooKeys.

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