Brinjal Shoot and Fruit Borer

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Leucinodes orbanalis
Family
Pyrustidae
Distinguishing Characters
The moths are medium sized.
The wings are whitish with large brown patches all over.
Wings expanse 22-26mm.
Full grown larva is light pink measuring about 12mm long.
Host Crop
Brinjal
Order
Lepidoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop