Harmful Effects of Bunch caterpillars

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Bunch caterpillars

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Harmful Effects of Bunch caterpillars

Andraca bipunctata

A species of Andraca

Bunch caterpillars larvae feed on foliage, potentially causing significant defoliation and crop damage. This can lead to reduced agricultural yields and economic losses, but does not pose direct risks to humans or other animal species.

What Type of Pest Is Bunch caterpillars?

Agricultural Pests

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Tea (camellia sinensis), but it may also feed on other camellia species

Host Plants Organs

Leaves

Damage Ways

Chew Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larval stages of bunch caterpillars consume leaves, leading to defoliation which in large numbers can cause severe crop damage. This stress on plants may reduce yields, impacting food supplies and economic gains from crops.

More Insects that are Similar to Bunch caterpillars

Ernolatia moorei

Ernolatia moorei

The wingspan is 3 - 3.5 cm. The larvae have a greyish-brown body and a white head. They reach a length of 4.5 mm when full grown.

Triuncina brunnea

Triuncina brunnea

The wingspan is 2.5 - 3 cm.

Silkworm

The silken threads produced by silkworm during its larval stage have been highly coveted for millennia, manifesting as a luxurious fabric in human society. Remarkably, this creature has a singular diet, feeding exclusively on the leaves of its primary host plant from which it extracts the necessary nutrients to facilitate its transition into a non-feeding, winged adult.

Andraca yauichui

Andraca yauichui

Andraca olivacea

Andraca olivacea

Andraca olivacea is a moth of the family Endromidae. It is found in China (Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan), Taiwan and Vietnam. The wingspan is 36–38 mm. The larvae feed on Ficus concinna var. pusillifolia.

Angel moth

The wingspan is 3 - 4 cm. The forewings are silvery grey with brown lines and shading. The outer margins of both the forewings and hindwings are scalloped. The larvae have a light silvery-brown body with three dorsal white lines, edged with black. The top of the head is black, bordered by long white hairs.

Greenish Silk-Moth

Greenish Silk-Moth

The Trilocha varians is an insect that spends a lot of time in the oriental region. Their color varieties can be anywhere from dark brown to dark red. You may see them feasting on a ficus, which is one of the larva's favorite meals.

Ocinara albicollis

Ocinara albicollis

The wingspan is 1.7 - 3 cm. The ground colour is violet grey with reddish-brown markings and a dark brown wing margin. The hindwings are reddish brown.

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