0278 Opogona sacchari (Bojer, 1856) - (Tineidae / Hieroxestinae)

 

Status: Vagrant/Accidental
Notes: Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in bananas from the Canary Islands, Azores and Madeira. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 20-28 mm. Larva feeds on Banana and Sugar Cane, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

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