Taxonomy
Phylum : Arthropoda
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Pyralidae
Genus : Omphisa
Species : fuscidentalis
Scientific Name : Omphisa fuscidentalis
Author : Hampson, 1895
Common Name : Bamboo worm
Local Name : Watin
Synonyms : (0)
Habitat :
A colony of more than 100 individuals of worm are found infesting inside the bamboo trunk.
Uses :
Edible
Edible purpose
Preparation :
Larvae are consumed in fried form.
Consuming ethnic groups :
Aimol, Anal, Chiru, Chothe, Gangte, Hmar, Kabui, Kacha naga, Kharam, Koireng, Kom, Kuki, Lamkang, Mao, Maram, Maring, Meitei, Mizo, Monsang, Moyon, Paite, Poumai, Purum, Simte, Sukte, Tangkhul, Tarao, Thadou, Vaiphei and Zou.
Economic Status
This is an important borer pest of bamboo plant.
Insects having market value
Not found to sold in the market.