Syllepte derogata (Fabricius)
(=Sylepta derogata (F.), Haritalodes derogata F.)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae

Common name

Cotton leaf roller

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Cotton, bhendi.

Damage symptoms are drooping leaves rolled in the from of trumpets fastened by silken threads; leaves eaten away from the margin and each roll containing more than one, active glistening, green larvae with a black head; and stunting of plants.

Pest status

Common, occasionally serious, particularly during monsoon months.

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