23 September 2024

Insect Katta


 The insects moth of genus Scirpophaga belonging to family Crambidae are commonly called as Yellow Stem Borer or Rice Yellow Stem Borer.


Class - Insecta 

Order - Lepidoptera 

Family - Crambidae 

Genus - Scirpophaga 

Species - S. incertulas Walker 

(Rice Stem Borer Moth )


It is the important pests of rice ( Oryza sativa ).

Moth is small in size. Adult is dirty white or greenish yellow forewings. Identified black spots on both of the forewings. Males are smaller than females.

Length - 10-15 mm

Distribution - India ( Gondia - Maharashtra, W. Bengal, Rajasthan ), Sri Lanka, Nepal, Asia 

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