microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant to unfavourable conditions, especially dehydration
an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the larvae stadia remain flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium
forewings. The hindwings are uniformly grey. The moth are active at night and rest during the day. Development time is temperature dependent. At 25°C, eggs
white markings on their wings. The wings lie flat over their backs when at rest, displaying a characteristic black and white pattern. Adults are active predators
transparent finely green-veined wings. The wings cannot be folded, and at rest are held tent-like above the abdomen. The hind-wings are slightly smaller
wing markings. They have a dark body coloration and are commonly seen resting on plant foliage or flying near aphid-infested areas. By recognising these
in the upper part of the canopy on a few branches and then extends to the rest. Eventually, the whole root system is killed and the trees die. Life cycle
underside of leaves. They often congregate in the axils of leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost
