Darna (moth)

Darna is a moth genus of the family Limacodidae. The species D. pallivitta is commonly known as the stinging nettle caterpillar and is established in Southeast Asia.^[1] It was introduced to Hawaii in 2001.^[1]

Darna
Darna pallivitta and damage to Cocos nucifera
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Limacodidae
Genus:	Darna Walker, 1862
Type species
Darna plana Walker, 1862
Species
D. metaleuca D. nararia D. pallivitta D. plana D. sybilla