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Chilo thyrsis
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chilo thyrsis is a species of moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by the Polish lepidopterist Stanisław Błeszyński in 1963.[1] The species belongs to the tribe Chiloini, which includes several pests of cereal crops.[2]
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Distribution
Chilo thyrsis is known from Tanzania in East Africa.[3] Records in the Global Information System on Pyraloidea confirm its occurrence in the Afrotropical region.[4]
Description
Adults are typical of the genus Chilo, with narrow forewings and muted coloration. Błeszyński's original description provides the diagnostic characters distinguishing it from related species.[5]
Ecology
The larvae of C. thyrsis have been reported feeding on Zea mays (maize), boring into the stems similar to other stem borers.[6] Stem boring can weaken plants and reduce yield.[7]
Economic importance
While other Chilo species, such as Chilo partellus, are major pests of maize and sorghum in Africa, there is limited information on whether C. thyrsis causes significant economic damage.[8] Further field research would clarify its status as a pest.[9]
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