Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470
Chilo plejadellus
This record describes Chilo plejadellus (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Crambinae
- Tribe
- Chilonini
- Genus
- Chilo
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Scattered records throughout the eastern United States. , Moth Photographers Group map Bug Guide map
Seasonal Activity
Most adult records are from May through September. ,
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Oryza sativa Has also been found on wild rice Zizania sp.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Chilo plejadellus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by marcie oconnor
Frequently Asked Questions About Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470
How big is Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470?
Wingspan 25-40 mm.
Where is Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470 found?
Range: Scattered records throughout the eastern United States. , Moth Photographers Group map Bug Guide map
What does Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470 eat?
The diet of the Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470 includes Oryza sativa Has also been found on wild rice Zizania sp..
When is Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470 active?
Rice Stalk Borer Moth - Hodges#5470: seasonal activity - Most adult records are from May through September. ,.