Jack Fruit Borer
Common NameJack Fruit Borer
Scientific NameGlyphodes caesalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorstan, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, orchards, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeTropical Asia, Africa
Host Plantsjackfruit, breadfruit, fig
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into fruits, especially jackfruit, causing significant damage; pupation typically occurs within the fruit or in the soil.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive reticulated wing pattern of dark lines on a lighter background and its known association as a pest of jackfruit and related Artocarpus species.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-brown wings intricately patterned with dark brown or black reticulated lines and patches, and a dark brown body.
