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''Eudocima cocalus'', the cocalus fruit piercing moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. It is found in the north-eastern part of the Himalaya, to Sundaland and east to Queensland, Australia and the Solomons.

The wingspan is about 100 mm. The larvae feed on ''Cocculus'' species. The adults are a pest in lychee and carambola orchards. They pierce the fruit in order to suck the juice.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jul 26, 2018. Captured Jul 24, 2018 22:08.
  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm