"Erebidae"

#12516401

30 June 2025

A Nygmiini tussock moth rests on a leaf in a forest near Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 29, 2025. Belonging to the Erebidae family, Nygmiini moth larvae are often considered pests of various woody plants.

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#12516408

30 June 2025

A Nygmiini tussock moth rests on a leaf in a forest near Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 29, 2025. Belonging to the Erebidae family, Nygmiini moth larvae are often considered pests of various woody plants.

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#11585091

19 September 2024

The Lymantriinae (formerly known as the Lymantriidae) are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as tussock moths. They are primarily found in the Nearctic, Palearctic, and Indo-Australian regions. The name ''tussock'' refers to the larvae, which are typically hairy, with prominent tufts of hair, or tussocks, on their backs. A tussock moth (Lymantriinae) caterpillar was spotted crawling on a leaf in the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 17, 2024.

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#11585092

19 September 2024

The Lymantriinae (formerly known as the Lymantriidae) are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as tussock moths. They are primarily found in the Nearctic, Palearctic, and Indo-Australian regions. The name ''tussock'' refers to the larvae, which are typically hairy, with prominent tufts of hair, or tussocks, on their backs. A tussock moth (Lymantriinae) caterpillar was spotted crawling on a leaf in the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 17, 2024.

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#11585093

19 September 2024

The Lymantriinae (formerly known as the Lymantriidae) are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as tussock moths. They are primarily found in the Nearctic, Palearctic, and Indo-Australian regions. The name ''tussock'' refers to the larvae, which are typically hairy, with prominent tufts of hair, or tussocks, on their backs. A tussock moth (Lymantriinae) caterpillar was spotted crawling on a leaf in the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 17, 2024.

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#11585094

19 September 2024

The Lymantriinae (formerly known as the Lymantriidae) are a subfamily of moths in the family Erebidae, commonly referred to as tussock moths. They are primarily found in the Nearctic, Palearctic, and Indo-Australian regions. The name ''tussock'' refers to the larvae, which are typically hairy, with prominent tufts of hair, or tussocks, on their backs. A tussock moth (Lymantriinae) caterpillar was spotted crawling on a leaf in the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 17, 2024.

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#11462933

8 August 2024

Olepa Ricini Is A Genus Of Moths In The Family Erebidae. Most Of The Species Occur In India, Bangladesh, Nepal, And Sri Lanka, Though One Species Was Described From Israel. Olepa Ricini Caterpillar Or Larvae Is One Of The Most Common Pests Of Banana Foliage And Feeds On A Variety Of Host Plants. An Olepa Ricini Moth Is Drinking Water From A Water Droplet Under A Leaf Due To Rain At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On august 08, 2024.

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#11462934

8 August 2024

Olepa Ricini Is A Genus Of Moths In The Family Erebidae. Most Of The Species Occur In India, Bangladesh, Nepal, And Sri Lanka, Though One Species Was Described From Israel. Olepa Ricini Caterpillar Or Larvae Is One Of The Most Common Pests Of Banana Foliage And Feeds On A Variety Of Host Plants. An Olepa Ricini Moth Is Drinking Water From A Water Droplet Under A Leaf Due To Rain At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On august 08, 2024.

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#11462936

8 August 2024

Olepa Ricini Is A Genus Of Moths In The Family Erebidae. Most Of The Species Occur In India, Bangladesh, Nepal, And Sri Lanka, Though One Species Was Described From Israel. Olepa Ricini Caterpillar Or Larvae Is One Of The Most Common Pests Of Banana Foliage And Feeds On A Variety Of Host Plants. An Olepa Ricini Moth Is Drinking Water From A Water Droplet Under A Leaf Due To Rain At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On august 08, 2024.

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#11462938

8 August 2024

Olepa Ricini Is A Genus Of Moths In The Family Erebidae. Most Of The Species Occur In India, Bangladesh, Nepal, And Sri Lanka, Though One Species Was Described From Israel. Olepa Ricini Caterpillar Or Larvae Is One Of The Most Common Pests Of Banana Foliage And Feeds On A Variety Of Host Plants. An Olepa Ricini Moth Is Drinking Water From A Water Droplet Under A Leaf Due To Rain At Tehatta, West Bengal; India On august 08, 2024.

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#11348795

22 June 2024

Arctornis is a genus of tussock moths in the family Erebidae, named after the tribe Arctornithini. It is disputedly the sole genus in the tribe. An Arctornis moth was observed sitting in the corner of an aluminum plate, appearing camouflaged, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 21, 2024.

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#11348796

22 June 2024

Arctornis is a genus of tussock moths in the family Erebidae, named after the tribe Arctornithini. It is disputedly the sole genus in the tribe. An Arctornis moth was observed sitting in the corner of an aluminum plate, appearing camouflaged, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on July 21, 2024.

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#10603042

6 October 2023

The Moringa oleifera is a medicinal plant, its antimicrobial activities, being a source of nutrition for human food and animal feed, and other environmental, and industrial uses - make this crop very important. Cultivation of Moringa oleifera is spreading across the world under different climatic conditions that may expose the plants to different pests and diseases. The present paper highlights the status of pests and diseases of moringa. Moringa plants suffer from fruit rots, stem rots, root rot, twig canker, etc. Major pests include pod flies, budworms, hairy caterpillars, red mites, etc. A Tussock moth (Lymantriinae : Erebidae) caterpillar eats and destroys the leaves of a tree at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 06/10/2023.

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#10603044

6 October 2023

The Moringa oleifera is a medicinal plant, its antimicrobial activities, being a source of nutrition for human food and animal feed, and other environmental, and industrial uses - make this crop very important. Cultivation of Moringa oleifera is spreading across the world under different climatic conditions that may expose the plants to different pests and diseases. The present paper highlights the status of pests and diseases of moringa. Moringa plants suffer from fruit rots, stem rots, root rot, twig canker, etc. Major pests include pod flies, budworms, hairy caterpillars, red mites, etc. A Tussock moth (Lymantriinae : Erebidae) caterpillar eats and destroys the leaves of a tree at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 06/10/2023.

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#10603046

6 October 2023

The Moringa oleifera is a medicinal plant, its antimicrobial activities, being a source of nutrition for human food and animal feed, and other environmental, and industrial uses - make this crop very important. Cultivation of Moringa oleifera is spreading across the world under different climatic conditions that may expose the plants to different pests and diseases. The present paper highlights the status of pests and diseases of moringa. Moringa plants suffer from fruit rots, stem rots, root rot, twig canker, etc. Major pests include pod flies, budworms, hairy caterpillars, red mites, etc. A Tussock moth (Lymantriinae : Erebidae) caterpillar eats and destroys the leaves of a tree at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 06/10/2023.

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#10603048

6 October 2023

The Moringa oleifera is a medicinal plant, its antimicrobial activities, being a source of nutrition for human food and animal feed, and other environmental, and industrial uses - make this crop very important. Cultivation of Moringa oleifera is spreading across the world under different climatic conditions that may expose the plants to different pests and diseases. The present paper highlights the status of pests and diseases of moringa. Moringa plants suffer from fruit rots, stem rots, root rot, twig canker, etc. Major pests include pod flies, budworms, hairy caterpillars, red mites, etc. A Tussock moth (Lymantriinae : Erebidae) caterpillar eats and destroys the leaves of a tree at Tehatta, West Bengal; India on 06/10/2023.

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