University of Texas research scientist, Rob Plowes, holds a container of South American cactus moth larvae. The moth, which can decimate the prickly pear cactus, is an invasive species. Researchers at UT are working on a way to control the population and protect the native cactus. [JAMES GREGG/AMERICAN-STATESMAN] 

<p>University of Texas research scientist, Rob Plowes, holds a container of South American cactus moth larvae. The moth, which can decimate the prickly pear cactus, is an invasive species. Researchers at UT are working on a way to control the population and protect the native cactus. [JAMES GREGG/AMERICAN-STATESMAN]&nbsp;</p>

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Interview with Rob Plowes on the Cactus Moth

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