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Larvae of castor semi looper (Achoea janata) feed gregariously and defoliate the plants belongs to family
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Larvae of castor semi looper (Achoea janata) feed gregariously and defoliate the plants belonging to family Noctuidae.
Achaea janata, the castor semi-looper or croton caterpillar, is an erebid moth, the caterpillars of which are termed 'semi-loopers' due to their mode of locomotion.
Caterpillars of most Noctuidae feed on plants; some feed on poisonous plants and are unaffected by their chemical defence.
Achaea janata, the castor semi-looper or croton caterpillar, is an erebid moth, the caterpillars of which are termed 'semi-loopers' due to their mode of locomotion.
Caterpillars of most Noctuidae feed on plants; some feed on poisonous plants and are unaffected by their chemical defence.
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