Durian fruit borer facts for kids
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The Yellow Peach Moth (also known as the Durian Fruit Borer) is a type of moth. Its scientific name is Conogethes punctiferalis, and it belongs to the Crambidae family of moths.
What Does It Look Like?
The young moths, called larvae (like caterpillars), live hidden inside the plants they eat. They build a silky case around themselves for protection. When fully grown, these larvae are about 20 millimeters (less than an inch) long.
Adult moths are yellow with dark patterns. They have a wingspan of about 14 to 20 millimeters (about half an inch to three-quarters of an inch).
Where Does It Live?
This moth is found in many places, from India and Pakistan across Asia to Australia. It has also been seen in other parts of the world, like Hawaii, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. This often happens when its larvae accidentally travel with fruit being shipped around the globe.
What Does It Eat?
The larvae of the Yellow Peach Moth eat many different kinds of plants. They are known to feed on crops like:
- Maize (corn)
- Common sunflower
- Papaya
- Castor oil plant
- Sorghum bicolor
- Macadamia trees
- Peach trees
- Lemon trees
- Rambutan
- Eggplant
- Cardamom
Because they eat so many different plants, especially fruit trees, these moths are considered a pest. They can cause damage to crops.
