Glyphodes caesalis Walker

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae

Common name

Jack fruit borer

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

An important pest of jack (Artocarpus integrifolia). The caterpillar is reddish brown with black spots and bores into the tender shoots and developing fruits, occasionally causing substantial damage.

Pest status

Minor.

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