Opisina
Single-species genus of moths
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Opisina is a monotypic moth genus in the family Xyloryctidae described by Francis Walker in 1864. Its only species, Opisina arenosella, the coconut black-headed caterpillar, was described by the same author in the same year.[1] It is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar.[2]
| Opisina | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Xyloryctidae |
| Subfamily: | Xyloryctinae |
| Genus: | Opisina Walker, 1864 |
| Species: | O. arenosella |
| Binomial name | |
| Opisina arenosella Walker, 1864 | |
The wingspan is 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in). Adults are grey.
The larvae are gregarious and are serious pests of coconut trees. They defoliate their host plant.[3]