Neostauropus alternus Walker
(=Stauropus alternus Walker)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea: Notodontidae

Common name

Crab caterpillar

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Pigeonpea, rose, tamarind, mango, cocoa, coffee, Acacia catechu, A. decurrens, Cassia fistula, C. javanica, Grevillea robusta, etc.

Pest status

Minor.

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