4,081 observations
Cucumber Moth
Diaphania indica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Crambidae ›Genus: Diaphania
About
Diaphania indica, the cucumber moth or cotton caterpillar, is a widespread but mainly Old World moth species. It belongs to the grass moth family, and therein to the large subfamily Spilomelinae. This moth occurs in many tropical and subtropical regions outside the Americas, though it is native to southern Asia; it is occasionally a significant pest of cucurbits and some other plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cucumber Moth is Diaphania indica.
- Cucumber Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cucumber Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Cucumber Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Cucumber Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Cucumber Moth belongs to the family Crambidae.
- Cucumber Moth belongs to the genus Diaphania.