Jordan's fruit piercing moth facts for kids
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The Jordan's fruit piercing moth (scientific name: Eudocima jordani) is a type of moth. It belongs to the family Erebidae. You can find this moth in New Guinea and Queensland, Australia. Adult moths can be a problem for fruit farmers. They damage fruit by making small holes in the skin to drink the juice.
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What Does the Jordan's Fruit Piercing Moth Look Like?
The Jordan's fruit piercing moth has a wingspan of about 70 millimeters (about 2.7 inches). This is roughly the length of a credit card.
Male Moths
Male moths have dark brown front wings. These wings have subtle patterns. Their back wings are bright orange. These orange wings have wide black edges. They also have a large black spot in the middle. The edges of their wings are wavy, like scallops. The body of the male moth is orange.
Female Moths
Female moths look a lot like the males. However, females have a wide yellow stripe. This stripe goes diagonally across each of their front wings. This makes it easier to tell them apart from the males.
What Do Jordan's Fruit Piercing Moths Eat?
The young moths, called larvae (or caterpillars), eat a plant called Tinospora smilacina. This plant is their main food source.
