Mango fruit borer

Photo by Lanni Zhang, Department of Resources Northern Territory

Found in India, Indonesia and parts of the Northern Territory Larvae are reddish violet, and turn dark blue as they develop Larvae feed on pulp Causes premature fruit drop, particularly in young fruit Long range dispersal through movement of infested fruit

Scientific name: Citripestis eutraphera
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Butterflies & moths (LEPIDOPTERA)

Pest Documents

• Mango fruit borer FS

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol