Bagworms (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) are generally regarded as minor pests of forest trees. Here the psychid, Brachycyttarus subteralbatus is reported for the first time as a pest of Eucalyptus torelliana. The larvae feed on the leaves in large numbers and cause severer defoliation.
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Varma, B.A., 2007. Brachycyttarus subteralbatus Hamp (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) A Newly Recorded Bagworm Pest on Eucalyptus torelliana From Kerala, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(1), pp.63-64. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-C3JUZ3
Manuscript Published on 01 March 2007
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