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Opogona sacchari, the banana moth, is a moth of the family Tineidae. The species was first described by Wenceslas Bojer in 1856. It is native to the humid tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa, where it is also found in Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues Island, the Seychelles and St. Helena. It was first reported from the Canary Islands in the 1920s. In the 1970s, it was introduced into Brazil and Central America, and also appeared in Europe. It has been reported from Florida since 1986. The pupae are shorter than 10 mm, brown and formed in a cocoon of 15 mm.

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  • Opogona sacchari Cet article est une ébauche concernant les lépidoptères. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations du projet zoologie. Opogona sacchari Opogona sacchari - adulteOpogona sacchari (Teigne du bananier) - larve. Espèce Opogona sacchari(Bojer, 1856) Opogona sacchari est une espèce de lépidoptères (papillons) appartenant à la famille des Tineidae, à la sous-famille des Hieroxestinae et au genre Opogona. Sous sa forme chenille elle est appelée Teigne du bananier. (fr)
  • Opogona sacchari, the banana moth, is a moth of the family Tineidae. The species was first described by Wenceslas Bojer in 1856. It is native to the humid tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa, where it is also found in Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues Island, the Seychelles and St. Helena. It was first reported from the Canary Islands in the 1920s. In the 1970s, it was introduced into Brazil and Central America, and also appeared in Europe. It has been reported from Florida since 1986. The wingspan is 18–25 mm. Adults are bright yellowish brown. The forewings may show longitudinal darker brown banding, and in the male a dark-brown spot towards the apex. The hindwings are paler and brighter. The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including bananas, pineapples, bamboo, maize and sugarcane. In glasshouses in European countries, it has been found infesting various tropical or subtropical ornamentals, including Cactaceae, Dracaena, Strelitzia and Yucca, but also occasionally Alpinia, Begonia, Bougainvillea, Bromeliaceae, Chamaedorea and other palms, Cordyline, Dieffenbachia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, Ficus, Gloxinia, Heliconia, Hippeastrum, Maranta, Philodendron, Sansevieria, Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia, Capsicum and aubergines. The larvae burrow in the plant tissue. It is dirty white and somewhat transparent and has a bright reddish-brown head with. It is about 21–26 mm long. The pupae are shorter than 10 mm, brown and formed in a cocoon of 15 mm. At 15 °C it has a life cycle of about three months: eggs hatch in 12 days, larval development 50 days, pupal stage 20 days and adult life 6 days. (en)
  • De bananenboorder (Opogona sacchari) is een vlinder uit de familie echte motten (Tineidae). De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1856 door Bojer. De soort komt voor in Europa. (nl)
  • Opogona sacchari é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Tineidae. A autoridade científica da espécie é Bojer, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1856. Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português. (pt)
  • Bananmal (Opogona sacchari) är en fjärilsart som beskrevs av 1856. Bananmal ingår i släktet Opogona och familjen äkta malar. Arten förekommer tillfälligt i Sverige, men reproducerar sig inte. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. (sv)
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  • Opogona sacchari Cet article est une ébauche concernant les lépidoptères. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations du projet zoologie. Opogona sacchari Opogona sacchari - adulteOpogona sacchari (Teigne du bananier) - larve. Espèce Opogona sacchari(Bojer, 1856) Opogona sacchari est une espèce de lépidoptères (papillons) appartenant à la famille des Tineidae, à la sous-famille des Hieroxestinae et au genre Opogona. Sous sa forme chenille elle est appelée Teigne du bananier. (fr)
  • De bananenboorder (Opogona sacchari) is een vlinder uit de familie echte motten (Tineidae). De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1856 door Bojer. De soort komt voor in Europa. (nl)
  • Opogona sacchari é uma espécie de insetos lepidópteros, mais especificamente de traças, pertencente à família Tineidae. A autoridade científica da espécie é Bojer, tendo sido descrita no ano de 1856. Trata-se de uma espécie presente no território português. (pt)
  • Bananmal (Opogona sacchari) är en fjärilsart som beskrevs av 1856. Bananmal ingår i släktet Opogona och familjen äkta malar. Arten förekommer tillfälligt i Sverige, men reproducerar sig inte. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life. (sv)
  • Opogona sacchari, the banana moth, is a moth of the family Tineidae. The species was first described by Wenceslas Bojer in 1856. It is native to the humid tropical and subtropical regions of sub-Saharan Africa, where it is also found in Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Rodrigues Island, the Seychelles and St. Helena. It was first reported from the Canary Islands in the 1920s. In the 1970s, it was introduced into Brazil and Central America, and also appeared in Europe. It has been reported from Florida since 1986. The pupae are shorter than 10 mm, brown and formed in a cocoon of 15 mm. (en)
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  • Teigne du bananier (fr)
  • Opogona sacchari (en)
  • Bananenboorder (nl)
  • Opogona sacchari (pt)
  • Bananmal (sv)
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