Antispila oinophylla is the name of a new species of moths invading Italy's vineyards. (Public domain image provided by ZooKeys)
Apparently, humans are not the only creatures to like Italian wines’ ingredients. A new type ofmoth is invading many Italian vineyards, particularly Chardonnay in the North in the region of The Veneto. The pest, now named Antispila oinophylla, is being studied closely, so it is possibly better to load up on Italian Chardonnay before it is too late.
Vineyards in the Italian wine region of Veneto (credit: Fabio Ingrosso)