Earias biplaga, the spiny bollworm, is a moth in the family Nolidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1866. It is found throughout subtropical Africa including Atlantic and Indian Ocean islands.[2]
Their length is about 10–12 mm, wingspan about 18–25 mm and it is characterised by a dark purplish-brown terminal fringe on the forewing.[3]
The larvae feed on species of Fabaceae and Malvaceae. It is considered as a pest to cotton and cacao.
References
- ^ De Prins, J.; De Prins, W. (2017). "Earias biplaga Walker, 1866". Afromoths. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "Spiny bollworm (Earias biplaga)". Plantwise Knowledge Bank. Plantwise. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "74.0121 [B&F: 2419] Spiny Bollworm (Earias biplaga) (Walker, 1866)". Hantsmoths. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
External links
Media related to Earias biplaga at Wikimedia Commons
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