Phalacra sp.

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Drepanoidea: Drepanidae: Drepaninae

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Coconut and date palm.

Recently, Phalacra vidhisara Walker is noticed defoliating coconut in Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Also, found in neighboring countries like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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 Specimen identified by: Dr.Ankita Gupta