Hyposidra talaca Walker

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Ennominae

Common names

Black looper, black inch worm

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

A major defoliator of tea. It also feeds on teak, sandal, castor, lantana, litchi, silk cotton, Shorea spp., Ficus spp., etc.

Pest status

Major.

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