(one synonym : Botys celsalis Walker, 1859)
SPILOMELINI , PYRAUSTINAE , CRAMBIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 8 May 2009)
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 8 May 2009)
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)
The caterpillars of this species have been found overseas feeding on the foliage of plants in the family OLEACEAE , including :
on which it is a pest.
The adult moth is white with a yellow costa and pale yellow patches outlined in black on the forewings. The wingspan is about 2 cms.
The eggs are laid on young shoots.
Control of the pest is possible using various insecticides.
The species is found over south-east Asia, including:
 caterpillar |
 butterflies |
 caterpillars |
 moths |
 caterpillar |