Antichloris viridis explained

Antichloris viridis, the satin stowaway or banana moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Herbert Druce in 1884. It is found in Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Venezuela.[1] It has also been observed a number of times in Great Britain, after being accidentally imported in fruit consignments.[2]

The larvae feed on banana, and are considered a serious pest in some areas.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Antichloris viridis Druce, 1884 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . August 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: Kimber . Ian . 72.0252 BF2073 Satin Stowaway Antichloris viridis Druce, 1884 . UKMoths . 25 August 2019.
  3. http://www.hantsmoths.org.uk/species/2073.php "72.0252 [B&F: 2073] Satin Stowaway (''Antichloris viridis'') Druce, 1884"]. Hantsmoths.

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