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Chilo sacchariphagus

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Chilo sacchariphagus Insect Pests

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Chilo sacchariphagus (spotted borer) is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is originally found in South and South-East Asia, where there are three subspecies:

Chilo sacchariphagus Insect Pests

  • C.sacchariphagus sacchariphagus in Malaysia, Indonesia, Indian Ocean.
  • C. sacchariphagus indicus in India.
  • C.sacchariphagus stramineellus in the south of China, Taiwan.
  • The larvae are a major pest to sugar cane.

    In 1850 Chilo sacchariphagus sacchariphagus had been introduced in sugar cane setts from Java to Mauritius, around 1855 also to the neighbouring island RĂ©union. Its presence is also confirmed in Madagascar and Comores. In 1999 the first presence on the African continent was confirmed in sugar estates in Mafambisse, Mozambique and in 2001 also in Marromeu.

    Chilo sacchariphagus Insect Pests

    Biological control

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    In attempting its biological control, the Mauritian Government had introduced 31 species of parasitoids. Only two became established (Trichogramma australicum and Cotesia flavipes)

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    References

    Chilo sacchariphagus Wikipedia


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