Deanolis sublimbalis

Photo by Glynn Maynard, DAFF, PaDIL

Found in Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait Islands and quarantined on the tip of Cape Peninsula
Larvae have distinctive red and white bands plus a black collar
Damaging to all stages of fruit development, feeding on both flesh and seed
Caterpillar entry holes lead to sap stain on fruit
Long range dispersal through movement of infested plant material

High priority pest of: Mangoes

Scientific name: Deanolis sublimbalis
EPPRD Category: 3
Life Form: Butterflies & moths (LEPIDOPTERA)