Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Crambidae Scientific name Chilo terrenellus | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Chilo Rank Species | |
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Similar Sesamia grisescens, Eumetopina flavipes, Chilo auricilius, Chilo polychrysus, Chilo infuscatellus | ||
The Sugarcane borer (Chilo terrenellus) is a species of moth of the Crambidae family. It 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.
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