Opogona sacchari (Bojer, 1856) Species
Last modified: April 12, 2024, 8:27 a.m.
A very rare species in Belgium, not often recorded.
This pest species has an I a II quarantaine status in the European Union, which means that all infected plants may not be transported. Plants in areas where the species is not established, should be destroyed in case of accidental introduction.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Tineidae > Subfamily: Hieroxestinae > Genus: Opogona > Species: Opogona sacchari
- Vernacular names
- Bananenboorder (NL), Banana Moth (EN), Bananentriebbohrmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- Heungens A. & Van Daele E. 1969. Nieuwe parasieten in de Gentse sierplantenteelt. — Mededelingen Rijksfaculteit Landbouwwetenschappen Gent 34(1): 119–123. On page 119.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
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Mostly found in greenhouses and nurseries. Pupation in a brown cocoon.
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Flight periods
The adults can been observed throughout the year, depending on temperature.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Sanseviera trifasciata
- Host plant (genera):
- Musa
The larva lives on a variety of plants including: Zeta, Cordyline, Dieffenbachia, Philodendron, Araucaria, Sanseveria, Begonia, Ficus, Strelitzia, Bougainvillea etc...
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