Anomis planalis explained

Anomis planalis, the common cotton looper, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1902. It is found in northern Australia.[1]

The wingspan is about 28 mm. Adult forewing span c. 40 mm for females and 45 mm for males.

Larvae are a pest of various Malvaceae species, including Hibiscus cannabinus and Gossypium hirsutum, as well as okra, Abutilon species and tomato.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.padil.gov.au/pests-and-diseases/Pest/Main/136330 Common cotton looper at PaDil