Exotic Pest Worm Detected in Australia

Exotic Pest Worm Detected in Australia
The fall armyworm, which can destroy crops overnight, was first detected in Australia and NSW in 2020. AAP
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An exotic pest with the potential to decimate crops overnight has been detected in Australia for the first time.

Authorities last week located six fall armyworm moths on the northern Torres Strait islands of Saibai and Erub.