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Similar Tirathaba rufivena, Bursaphelenchus cocophilus, Attalea maripa, Setora nitens, Butterflies and moths | ||
Tirathaba mundella, the oil palm bunch moth, is a species of snout moth. It is found in Malaysia.
The larvae feed on Areca catechu, Elaeis guineensis, Mangifera indica and Nephelium lappaceum. They bore into unopened spathes and feed on the tender floral parts. They may also attack tender nuts.
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