Euproctis latifascia explained

Euproctis latifascia is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855.^[1] It is found in India, Sri Lanka^[2] and Taiwan.^[3]

The caterpillar is an important pest attacking old leaves of tea.^[4]

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized including the nominate.

• Euproctis latifascia latifascia Walker, 1855
• Euproctis latifascia suisharyonis Strand, 1914

External links

• Observations on the bionomics of Euproctis latifascia Walker
• Exploring the biocontrol potential of naturally occurring bacterial and viral entomopathogens of defoliating lepidopteran pests of tea plantations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Details: Euproctis latifascia Walker, 1855 . Catalogue of Life . 7 March 2018.
2. Koçak . Ahmet Ömer . Kemal . Muhabbet . 20 February 2012 . Preliminary list of the Lepidoptera of Sri Lanka . Cesa News . 79 . 1–57 . Centre for Entomological Studies Ankara . Academia.
3. Web site: Euproctis latifascia subsp. suisharyonis Strand, 1914 褐帶斑黃毒蛾 . Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility . 7 March 2018.
4. Web site: Development, reproduction and nutritional ecology of Euproctis latifascia (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) on artificial diet and a natural host plant, Camellia sinensis . Research Gate. 7 March 2018.