8. Leaf caterpillar

8. Leaf caterpillar - Elymnias caudate Butl. (Satyridae: Lepidoptera)
    Damage
    • Irregularly clipped leaf blades are observed.
    Bionomics
    • Larva is green with deep grey head having a pair of black horns, rough body with dorsal yellow stripe.
    • Adult is a medium sized butterfly with deep brown wings mingled with white and violet colour.

Last modified: Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:00 PM