Antichloris viridis, the satin stowaway or banana moth, is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Herbert Druce in 1884. It is found in Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Venezuela. It has also been observed a number of times in Great Britain, after being accidentally imported in fruit consignments.
The larvae feed on banana, and are considered a serious pest in some areas."72.0252 [B&F: 2073] Satin Stowaway (Antichloris viridis) Druce, 1884". Hantsmoths.
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