Oleander moth, as the name suggests, is a common pest in the cultivation process of oleander plants. The larvae of the oleander moth are mainly parasitic in the oleander family of sun-day spring, camellia, oleander and other poisonous plants, feeding on the leaves of the oleander, which seriously affects the normal growth of these plants. So, how should oleander larvae be controlled? The appearance characteristics and control methods of oleander moth larvae are introduced as follows.
Pictured: Oleander moth larvae
First, the appearance characteristics of oleander moth larvae
The oleander moth has a green body color at the beginning of its age, a black slender tail process at the ventral end, an orange tail process at the end of the age, a pair of blue-and-white mimetic spots on the back plate of the chest, and the body color is variable at all ages, the body is hypertrophied, and there is a wide white longitudinal stripe on the side of the body, with sparse white spots on the edges. Its mimetic eye spots are very eye-catching and resemble aliens. It is commonly found in low-altitude mountainous areas.
Second, the control method of oleander moth larvae
When the larvae are in full bloom, it is recommended to use 25% urea urea No. 3 suspension 500-600 times liquid or 2% Bataan powder per 667 m2 2. 5kg, spray 10% imidacloprid wettable powder 1500 times liquid, 25% Ecxx emulsion 1500 times liquid.
【Conclusion】The mimetic eye spots of the oleander moth larvae are very eye-catching and easier to identify. The above article introduces the appearance characteristics and control methods of oleander moth larvae for everyone, hoping to help everyone!