Carmenta theobromae explained

Carmenta theobromae, the cocoa fruit borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae.[1] It was described by August Busck in 1910, and is known from Colombia and Venezuela.

The larvae of the species feed on Theobroma cacao. They perforate the pods of their host plant and are considered a serious pest.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carmenta . Markku Savela. Lepidoptera and some other life forms . 2011-12-16.
  2. Web site: Pupal Development, Longevity and Behavior of Carmenta theobromae (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) . Bioone.org . 2009-07-01 . 2011-12-16.

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