Migrants and Wanderers

Some insects found on banana are not banana feeders but migrants or wanderers from other host plants

Fruit caterpillar, Simplicia cornicalis

Simplicia cornicalis is stated to be a litter feeder. However, the larvae are rarely found on banana bunches in some parts of India.

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Mango looper, Perixera illepidaria

Perixera illepidaria is a pest of mango but the larvae are known to migrate to banana for pupation.

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Phalacra vidhisara, a migrant found on banana

Larvae of Phalacra vidhisara, a coconut pest, sometimes migrate to banana for pupation.

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