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Scirpophaga fusciflua

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Scirpophaga fusciflua is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Hampson in 1893. It is found in Taiwan, Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Thailand and Sri Lanka.

The wingspan is 16–22 mm for males and 21–27 mm for females. The forewings of the males are white to pale ochreous white and the hindwings are white. Females have white fore- and hindwings.

The larvae feed on Oryza sativa.

References

Scirpophaga fusciflua Wikipedia


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