Cnaphalocrocis trapezalis - Lined pearl

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Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Bulawayo

Species details:

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Distribution:

Widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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Related plant species:

Poaceae	Cenchrus clandestinus (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Imperata cylindrica (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Oryza sativa (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Panicum maximum (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Panicum trichocladum (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Paspalum notatum (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Setaria sphacelata (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Sorghum bicolor (Larval foodplant)
Poaceae	Zea mays (Larval foodplant)

Literature:

Pinhey, E.C.G. (1979), Moths of Southern Africa, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, p. 69.
http://www.africanmoths.com/pages/CRAMBIDAE/SPILOMELINAE/cnaphalocrocis_trapezalis.htm