Mango Shoot Borer
Common NameMango Shoot Borer
Scientific NameGlyphodes canthusalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilySpilomelinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, dark brown, silvery-white
HabitatTropical and subtropical orchards, particularly mango plantations
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia (e.g., India, Southeast Asia), parts of Africa
Host PlantsMangifera indica (mango), Litchi chinensis (lychee), Nephelium lappaceum (rambutan)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple generations
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf-webbers or leaf-folders, feeding on young leaves and shoots of host plants, often causing significant damage. Pupation occurs within the webbed leaves.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive iridescent silvery-white patches contrasting with the reddish-brown reticulated pattern on the wings. Its presence in mango orchards is a strong indicator.
Description
A small moth characterized by its forewings, which display a striking pattern of iridescent silvery-white, somewhat translucent patches outlined and surrounded by a rich reddish-brown and darker brown reticulated network.
