Citrus Butterfly(ठुलो पुतली )

Catalogue Type

Plant Pests Catalogue

Scientific Name

Papilio demoleus

Family

Papilionidae

Distinguishing Characters

They are large in size and of different colours.
Larva at initial stage are brown in colour and at developed stage are green in colour.

Host Crop

Citrus Fruits

Order

Lepidoptera

Photo of Insect

Photo of Damaged Crop

Description

The caterpillars feed on the leaves and especially young seedlings and trees are seriously affected.

Complete defoliation occurs in severe attack.