Chlumetia transversa (Walker, 1863)
(one synonym : Ariola corticea Snellen, 1880)
Shoot Borer
 EUTELIINAE, NOCTUIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 19 April 2006)

The Caterpillars of this species bore into the stems of new shoots and are a pest of :

  • Lychee ( Litchi chinensis, SAPINDACEAE ).

    The species occurs across south-east Asia, from India to Queensland.

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