Larvae of castor semi looper (Achoea janata) feed gregariously and defoliate the plants belongs to family

A. Pyraustidae

B. Arctiidae

C. Noctuidae

D. None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.