Chilo terrenellus
Chilo terrenellus, the sugarcane borer, is a species of moth of the family Crambidae. It was described by Arnold Pagenstecher in 1900 and is found in Papua New Guinea and islands in the Torres Strait.
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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.[1]
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