diacrotricha

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Larvae and Pupa of Plume moth in jure on bottle gourd. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Larvae and Pupa of Plume moth in jure on bottle gourd.

This is a tiny green or brown Caterpillar which is covered in long white scale-like bristles which are modified setae. It may have a reddish line down its back. It usually feeds by tunnelling into the flower buds of its cucumber family and some other vegetable.