Omphisa fuscidentalis (Hampson, 1896)


Bamboo caterpillar, Omphisa fuscidentalis (Hampson, 1896) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) can be found in Asian countries, such as Thailand. Larvae are often harvested and often deep-fried. They can be found for sale in markets or packaged and sold in stores for human consumption. They measure a few centimeters in length and have a nutty flavor.



Omphisa fuscidentalis
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Lepidoptera
Family Crambidae
Genus Omphisa
Species O. fuscidentalis
Author citation (Hampson, 1896)
Common names  
bamboo caterpillar, bamboo worm