Borbo cinnara, commonly known as the rice swift, Formosan swift or rice leaf folder, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, and Australia.

"Above thorax and bases with inconspicuous greenish clothing. Usually upperside forewing with a conspicuous non-hyaline spot in space 1b, discal series in spaces 2, 3, 4 and apical dots in spaces 6, 7, 8, as well as an upper cell spot. Upperside hindwing with I or 2 dots. Underside hindwing with olive-ochreous scaling and spots in spaces 2, 3, 6. F 15-16 mm."
 - William Harry Evans
 Larvae are known to feed on Setaria barbata, Axonopus compressus, Rottboellia cochinchinensis and Brachiaria mutica.

Description

harmful

Borbo cinnara is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage and can cause damage to the leaves, leading to defoliation and potentially impacting the overall health and growth of the trees.

tree pest

Borbo cinnara can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of various garden plants, which can lead to damage and reduced aesthetic appeal of the garden. Additionally, their presence in gardens may attract other pests or disrupt the balance of the ecosystem.

garden pest

Borbo cinnara can be considered crop pests because they have been observed feeding on the foliage of certain crops, which can result in reduced crop yield and quality, as well as potential economic losses for farmers.

crop pest

Borbo cinnara is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage of trees, gardens, and crops, causing damage to the plants and potentially impacting their health, yield, and economic value.

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