Carmenta_theobromae

<i>Carmenta theobromae</i>

Carmenta theobromae

Species of moth

Carmenta theobromae, the cocoa fruit borer, is a moth of the family Sesiidae.[1] It was described by August Busck in 1910, and is known from Colombia and Venezuela.

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The larvae of the species feed on Theobroma cacao. They perforate the pods of their host plant and are considered a serious pest.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Markku Savela. "Carmenta". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
  2. [2]
    "Pupal Development, Longevity and Behavior of Carmenta theobromae (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae)". Bioone.org. 2009-07-01. Retrieved 2011-12-16.


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