Scirpophaga occidentella
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Scirpophaga occidentella is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863.[1] It is found in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Tanzania.[2]
The wingspan is 16–22 mm for males and 20–30 mm for females. The forewings and hindwings are white. Females have a pale ochreous white anal tuft.[3]
The larvae feed on Oryza sativa.[4]
References
- ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2014). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ De Prins, J.; De Prins, W. (2017). "Scirpophaga occidentella (Walker, 1863)". Afromoths. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
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- ^ Savela, Markku. "Scirpophaga occidentella (Walker, 1863)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 31, 2018.