''Tirathaba mundella'', the oil palm bunch moth, is a species of
snout moth. It is found in
Malaysia
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.
The larvae feed on ''
Areca catechu'', ''
Elaeis guineensis'', ''
Mangifera indica'' and ''
Nephelium lappaceum''. They bore into unopened spathes and feed on the tender floral parts. They may also attack tender nuts.
References
Moths described in 1864
Tirathabini
Pests of oil palm
Moths of Japan
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