Chilo

Zincken, 1817

borers

Species Guides

Chilo demotellus(Chilo demotellus)
Chilo erianthalis
Chilo plejadellus(Rice Stalk Borer Moth)

is a of crambid (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) commonly known as borers. in this genus are primarily recognized as agricultural pests of graminaceous crops, particularly sugarcane. The genus includes economically significant species such as C. tumidicostalis (Plassey borer), C. sacchariphagus indicus (internode borer), C. auricilius (stalk borer), and C. suppressalis (striped rice stem borer). These moths are characterized by larval stages that bore into plant stems, causing substantial yield losses in tropical and subtropical agricultural regions.

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How to pronounce Chilo: //ˈki.loʊ//

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Distribution

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma, and Australia. Some have broader distributions extending into temperate regions.

Human Relevance

Major agricultural pests causing significant economic damage to sugarcane and other graminaceous crops. C. tumidicostalis causes 25-70% yield loss from primary and 12-60% from secondary infestation, with 100% crop loss reported in some areas. Subject to programs using including Trichogramma chilonis, Cotesia flavipes, and Tetrastichus howardi.