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Euchromia lethe
Checklist Number72.0271 [B&F: 2072]
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Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in bananas from Africa. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Larva feeds on Banana, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas; no evidence of breeding in the UK.
