Terastia meticulosalis, also known as the erythrina twigborer or erythrina borer, is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It has a wide distribution. In North America, it has been recorded from south-eastern Arizona, southern Texas, Louisiana and Florida. It is also present in Jamaica.
The wingspan is about 39 mm.
The larvae feed on Erythrina species.Indian Forest Bulletin No. 223. 1958 It has been present in significant numbers in California since 2016, where it considered a pest of ornamental/introduced coral trees.
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External links
Bug Guide Image Moths of Jamaica Terastia meticulosalis on the UF / IFAS Featured Creatures Web site