Sesamia cretica
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Sesamia cretica Lederer - (pink sugarcane borer)
The larvae are a serious pest of maize, sorghum and sugarcane in Africa and Asia. In maize, stems and cobs are attacked with stems often breaking as a result of the damage. Yield losses can reach 50%.
The wingspan of the adult is 3-4 cm and wings are usually yellowish-gray in colour. During its development, the larvae pass through 6-7 instars before pupating at the feeding site.
| Vernacular names | |
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| • Deutsch: | Hirsestengelbohrer |
| • English: | pink sugarcane borer dura stem borer pink maize borer great sugarcane borer |
| • Français: | noctuelle du sorgho |
