Azamora penicillana occurrence in sour passion fruit in the state of Minas Gerais

Ocorrência de Azamora penicillana em maracujazeiro-azedo no estado de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Azamora penicillana (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is popularly known as exotic passionflower caterpillar, passionflower web, cloak or pouch. It is considered an emergent pest of passion fruit crop due to damages caused to the plant and management difficulties related to insect habit. This species is recorded for the first time infesting passion fruit in the state of Minas Gerais attacking leaves, fruits and branches. Pest attacks have been widely reported throughout the orchard.

Index terms
exotic passionflower caterpillar; Passiflora edulis; emergent pest