About Adoxophyes privatana (Walker, 1863)
Adoxophyes privatana (Walker, 1863) has a wingspan ranging from 15 to 19 millimeters. Populations of this species in China produce several generations each year. The larvae of this moth feed on a wide variety of host plants, including multiple tree species. This group includes fruit trees such as mandarin and guava. A full list of confirmed recorded food plants for the larvae includes: Alternanthera sessilis, Cantharospermum barbatum, Calophyllum inophyllum, Camellia, Carica papaya, Cassia siamea, Citrus, Croton, Derris, Eugenia aquea, Evodia accedens, Desmodium gyroides, Eugenia densiflora, Flacourtia, Glycine max, Jasminum sambac, Lantana, Linum, Mangifera indica, Nephelium lappaceum, Nephelium litchi, Ricinus, Schima noronhae, Sida acuta, Solanum torvum, Theobroma, and Vitex negundo.
