Chilo plejadellus

Zincken, 1821
Rice Stalk Borer

Sort #: 1467 | P3 #: 800831 | MPG #: 5470
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Larval feeding type: In the stems
Larval substrate: Oryza sativa (Rice), Zizania (Wild Rice)
Phenology: Adult: 6/15 to 7/29 (9 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 1971

Distribution by County: Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 9