European corn borer
January 1, 1970
Ostrinia nubilali s), is a severe pest of maize and has also been reported to attack apple, strawberries, peppers and other plants. It is present in Europe [...] Europe, North Africa and North America, where it was introduced. Damage symptoms Horizontal rows of holes in the young leaves, caused by larval feeding, provide [...] and overlap like tiles on a roof. The average number of eggs per egg mass is 30. The larvae are up to 25 mm long; body pale purplish brown to brownish