Blue-striped nettle grub

Photo by DEEDI

Found in Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Papua New Guinea Larvae have thick, green fleshy bodies with three pale blue longitudinal stripes Cocoons are buried in soil or among leaf litter Grubs chew holes in leaves; larger infestations lead to defoliation of entire trees Long range dispersal through movement of infested plant material

High priority pest of: Mangoes

Scientific name: Parasa lepida
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Butterflies & moths (LEPIDOPTERA)

Pest Documents

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol