Cryptoblabes adoceta Turner, 1904
Sorghum Head Moth
 PHYCITINAE ,   PYRALIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The caterpillars of this species feed in the seed heads of:

  • Sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor, POACEAE ).

    The adult moth is dark brown, with a white band across each forewing. The wingspan is about 1.5 cms.

    The species occurs in:

  • Northern Territory, and
  • Queensland.

    Further reading :

    Ian F.B. Common,
    Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, pp. 66, 350.

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    (updated 11 September 2008)