Diacrotricha fasciola

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Taxonomy
Order Lepidoptera
Family Pterophoridae
Genus Diacrotricha
Species fasciola
Other Scientific Name
Common Name
  • starfruit flowermoth
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Sign / Symptoms
Description

The larvae feed on the flower and flower buds, causing them to hollow out and fall. Adult moth often rest on flowers and leaves. Severe infestations can disrupt fruit formation.


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Larvae feed on the flowers and bore in the flower buds

Part Affected
Flower
Bulb
Stage Affected
Flowering
Major Host
Averrhoa carambola
Management And Control
  • Regularly inspect plants and check for pest presence.
  • Collect and dispose of affected parts, including larvae, at the early stages of infestation. 
  • For chemical control, use insecticides like cypermethrin or deltamethrinand follow the recommended application rates on the product label.
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