Rice Leaf-roller
Common NameRice Leaf-roller
Scientific NameCnaphalocrocis medinalis
FamilyCrambidae
SubfamilyPyraustinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgolden-yellow, brown, black
HabitatRice paddies, grasslands, agricultural fields
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Australia
Host Plantsrice, maize, sugarcane, various grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple generations per year, active throughout the growing season of host plants
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae roll rice leaves longitudinally and feed within the protective tube, causing damage to the plant. Pupation typically occurs inside the rolled leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include the golden-yellow wings with dark brown margins and the distinct dark transverse lines across the wings. Its small size and presence in rice-growing areas are also indicative.
Description
A small moth characterized by its golden-yellow wings, which are bordered by a distinct dark brown band and marked with several prominent dark brown transverse lines.
