Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis

Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Crambidae
Genus: Cnaphalocrocis
Species: C. poeyalis
Binomial name
Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis
(Boisduval, 1833)
Synonyms
  • Botys poeyalis Boisduval, 1833
  • Asopia venilialis Walker, 1859
  • Botys marisalis Walker, 1859
  • Botys minutalis Mabille, 1879
  • Botys ruralis Walker, 1859
  • Lasiacme mimica Warren, 1896
  • Marasmia cicatricosa Lederer, 1863
  • Marasmia hampsoni Rothschild, 1921
  • Marasmia rectistrigosa Snellen, 1872

Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis, the lesser rice-leafroller, is a species of moth of the Crambidae family. They can be found from Africa to the Pacific region, including Australia, La Réunion, India, Fidji, Hong Kong and French Polynesia.

Their wingspan is approx. 20mm.

Nutrition

They feed on grasses Poaceae and are a pest of rice (Oryza sativa).[1]

References

  1. ↑ (English) Butterflyhouse.com.au - Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis


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