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Opisina

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Opisina
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Subfamily: Xyloryctinae
Genus: Opisina
Walker, 1864
Species:
O. arenosella
Binomial name
Opisina arenosella
Walker, 1864

Opisina is a monotypic moth genus in the family Xyloryctidae described by Francis Walker in 1864. Its only species, Opisina arenosella, the coconut black-headed caterpillar, was described by the same author in the same year.[1] It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar.[2]

The wingspan is 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Adults are grey.

The larvae are gregarious and are serious pests of coconut trees. They defoliate their host plant.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Opisina". Insecta.pro.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Opisina Walker, 1864". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
  3. ^ Nasser, M.; Abdurahiman, U. C. (2001). "Biological Control of the Coconut Caterpillar Opisina Arenosella (Lepidoptera: Xylorictidae): Achievements and Prospects". Biocontrol Potential and its Exploitation in Sustainable Agriculture. pp. 285–305. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-1377-3_17. ISBN 978-1-4613-5523-6.