About Rhesala imparata Walker, 1858
Rhesala imparata Walker, 1858 is a moth species in the family Erebidae. It was first described by Francis Walker, and is sometimes called an Albizia defoliator. This moth is found in Sri Lanka, India, Taiwan, Singapore, and Borneo. The wingspan of adult Rhesala imparata measures 10 to 11 mm. Caterpillars of this species have a cylindrical body that is slightly wider at the center. The body is a plain dull watery grass greenish and has a wrinkled texture. The caterpillar head is a shining light orange, and bears long brown setae. Pupation occurs inside a compact, ovoid silk cocoon. The pupa does not have a bloom. Caterpillars feed on species from the genera Acacia, Albizia, Delonix, Tamarindus, and Samanea. This moth has been newly recorded as a pest affecting Boswellia serrata in India.
