Euproctis latifascia

Euproctis latifascia is a moth of the family Erebidae first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in India, Sri Lanka and Taiwan.

The caterpillar is an important pest attacking old leaves of tea.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized including the nominate.

• Euproctis latifascia latifascia <small>Walker, 1855</small>
• Euproctis latifascia suisharyonis <small>Strand, 1914</small>

References

External links

• Observations on the bionomics of Euproctis latifascia Walker
• Exploring the biocontrol potential of naturally occurring bacterial and viral entomopathogens of defoliating lepidopteran pests of tea plantations