Greenhorned caterpillar | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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Two species of greenhorned caterpillar infest rice; these are the Melanitis leda ismene Cramer and Mycalesis sp.

Larvae of green horned caterpillars feed on leaf margins and leaf blades. The feeding damage causes removal of leaf tissues and veins.

The larvae feed on alternate hosts that may also support their continuous development in the field.

The two species are found in all rice environments. They are most common in rainfed areas.

The adults are not attracted to light traps. The larvae blend easily with the rice foliage because of their color. Pupation occurs on the leaves and the pupa is a chrysalis suspended from leaves.

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