Chilo terrenellus, the sugarcane borer, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Arnold Pagenstecher in 1900 and is found in Papua New Guinea and islands in the Torres Strait.
The larvae feed on sugarcane. They tunnel into the stalks of their host plant. This may result in dead tops, broken stalks and reduced sugar content, as well as poor-quality canes. The tunnels also provide access for other pests and pathogens.[1]
Chilo terrenellus, the sugarcane borer, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Arnold Pagenstecher in 1900 and is found in Papua New Guinea and islands in the Torres Strait.
The larvae feed on sugarcane. They tunnel into the stalks of their host plant. This may result in dead tops, broken stalks and reduced sugar content, as well as poor-quality canes. The tunnels also provide access for other pests and pathogens.
Chilo terrenellus is een vlinder uit de familie van de grasmotten (Crambidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1900 door Pagenstecher.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesChilo terrenellus là một loài bướm đêm trong họ Crambidae. Chúng được tìm thấy ở Papua New Guinea và các hòn đảo ở eo biển Torres. Ấu trùng ăn cây mía, chúng đục vào thân cay.[1]
Chilo terrenellus là một loài bướm đêm trong họ Crambidae. Chúng được tìm thấy ở Papua New Guinea và các hòn đảo ở eo biển Torres. Ấu trùng ăn cây mía, chúng đục vào thân cay.