Tussock moth larvae feeding on leaf (E. Vasquez).

Diagnostic summary

• What they do to plants

- young larvae  scrape the lower surface of the leaf leaving the epidermis intact.

- older larvae chew off the leaves leaving irregular holes and main veins intact. 

• Found worldwide.

Taxonomy

Economic importance

Geographical distribution

Damage

Morphology

Biology and ecology

Detection and inspection

Host range

Management

References

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