Biology:Anonaepestis bengalella

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Anonaepestis bengalella
Scientific classification edit
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Binomial name
Anonaepestis bengalella
Ragonot, 1894[1]
Synonyms
  • Heterographis bengalella

Anonaepestis bengalella (atis borer moth or custard-apple caterpillar) is a species of snout moth in the genus Anonaepestis. It was described by Ragonot in 1894.[1] It is found from India to Java and the Philippines and has also been recorded from Australia and Taiwan.

The larvae feed on Annona squamosa and Annona reticulata. They bore the fruit of their host plant.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4770006 entry