Description

Adult

Forewings dark brown to black with yellow markings. Hindwings pale brown to yellow and fringe like. Body black

Larvae

Larvae are pale with a brown head and prothoracic plate.

Eggs

Laid individually on flower clusters and twigs.

Distribution

The Middle East and parts of Asia

Economic Host(s)

Pistachio nuts

Symptoms/Signs

Newly hatched larvae penetrate flower clusters or stems to feed. Infested flower clusters turn black and fall off trees. Infested stems show stunted growth and early fruit drop occurs.

Generations:

1