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Nettle caterpillar: Thosea andamanica Symptoms of damage Nettle caterpillars - stinging spines which can cause nettle rash on contact with the skin. Caterpillars feed on the leaves Infestation – mostly occur in outer whorl of fronds and middle whorl of fronds. Identification of the pest Larvae are slender and greenish in colour with yellow coloured head. Management Cutting and burning the badly affected and dried leaves. Spraying with Carbaryl 50% W.P. 0.1% is recommended (younger larvae are more susceptible) Image source: http://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-1/plate9.php
Thosea spp

Nettle caterpillars - stinging spines which can cause nettle rash on contact with the skin.
Caterpillars feed on the leaves
Infestation – mostly occur in outer whorl of fronds and middle whorl of fronds.

Cutting and burning the badly affected and dried leaves.
Spraying with Carbaryl 50% W.P. 0.1% is recommended (younger larvae are more susceptible)

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