Mythimna loreyimima
The Sugar Cane Armyworm (Mythimna loreyimima) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Asia and Australia. They term “Armyworm” is used because of their habit to spread out in a line across a lawn or pasture, and slowly “marching” forward, meanwhile consuming the foliage they encounter.
Dorsal view
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| Genus: | Mythimna |
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The wingspan is about 35 mm.
The larvae feed on agricultural plants, such as Saccharum officinarum and Poaceae species and are thus considered a pest.
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