Chilo erianthalis
Chilo erianthalis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Hahn William Capps in 1963.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. It is also found in the West Indies.
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The wingspan is about 24 mm for males and 25–28 mm for females. The forewings are gray with a slight reddish tint. Adults have been recorded on wing in February, from May to June, in August and October.
The larvae feed on Saccharum species and probably other Gramineae species.[3]
References
- Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
- "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- Bug Guide
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