Diatraea saccharalis
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D. saccharalis
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The Sugarcane Borer (Diatraea saccharalis) is a species of moth of the Crambidae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and the warmer parts of South America south to northern Argentina. It was introduced to Louisiana in about 1855, and has since spread to the other Gulf Coast States.
The wingspan is 18-28 mm for males and 27-39 mm.
The larvae are considered a pest on sugarcane and other crops such as corn, rice, sorghum, and sudangrass. Other food plants include Sorghum halepense, Paspalum, Panicum, Holcus and Andropogon.
Gallery
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Diatraea saccharalis female dorsal.jpg
Female, dorsal view
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Diatraea saccharalis female ventral.jpg
Female, ventral view
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Diatraea saccharalis male dorsal.jpg
Male, dorsal view
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Diatraea saccharalis male ventral.jpg
Male, ventral view
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