Distribution and Status: India, South East Asia, Australia 
Host plant: Rice

Damage symtoms: The caterpillars feed on green tissues of the leaves and form tubular cases around them by cutting the apical portion of leaves, which float on water.  Several tubes are also seen hanging from the plants.  In case of severe infestation plants are unable to grow.  They damage leaf tips.  The apical portion of cut leaves bear whitish papery areas since the chlorophyll is scrapped.

Bionomics: Adult is a delicate white moth with pale brown wavy markings.  Eggs are laid on leaves.  Egg period is 2-6 days.  Larva is pale translucent green with orange head.  Larva constructs a case.  Larval period is 14-20 days.  Larva has filamentous gills on the sides of the body that helps to lead a semi aquatic life.  It pupates in case it self for 4-7 days.  The total life cycle occupies 19-37 days.