Diacrotricha fasciola explained

Diacrotricha fasciola, commonly known as the starfruit flowermoth, is a species of moth in the family Pterophoridae. It is widely distributed throughout south-east Asia.[1]

The larvae feed on Averrhoa carambola and Averrhoa bilimbi. They bore in the flower buds and feed on the flowers. They are considered a serious pest.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.papua-insects.nl/insect%20orders/Lepidoptera/Pterophoridae/Diacrotricha/Diacrotricha%20fasciola.htm Papua Insects
  2. http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search/display.do?f=1993/MY/MY93003.xml;MY9305073 Lepidopteran pests of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) and their parasitoids in Peninsular Malaysia

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