Athis therapon explained

Athis therapon is a moth in the family Castniidae. It is found in Brazil. It was once introduced to New Jersey.

The larvae are a minor pest of Orchidaceae.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.infopalmeras.es/IMG/pdf/articulo_paysandisia_archon.pdf The Castniid Palm Borer, Paysandisia archon (Burmeister, 1880), in Europe: Comparative biology, pest status and possible control methods (Lepidoptera: Castniidae)