Spotted Stem Borer vs Map Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Stem Borer | Map Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chilo partellus | Araschnia levana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spotted Stem Borer
A straw-colored moth whose larvae bore into stems of maize and sorghum in Africa and Asia. It can cause total crop failure in heavily infested fields.
Did You Know?
The push-pull pest management system, using Desmodium and Napier grass, was developed primarily to combat this borer.
Map Butterfly
A small butterfly that produces two dramatically different seasonal forms within the same year. Spring adults are orange with black spots; summer adults are black with white bands.
Did You Know?
The seasonal colour change is triggered by day length during the larval stage, not temperature.