Chilo erianthalis

Chilo erianthalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Chilo
Species: C. erianthalis
Binomial name
Chilo erianthalis
Capps, 1963[1]

Chilo erianthalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by 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 on the West Indies.

The wingspan is about 24 mm for males and 25-28 mm for females. The forewings are grey 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

  1. mothphotographersgroup
  2. "global Pyraloidea database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
  3. Bug Guide
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