Ostrinia

In the taxonomy of the Insects, Ostrinia is a kind (i.e. a taxonomic unit) included in the order of Lépidoptères (butterflies). This kind knew several names of which those of Botys and Pyrausta. For more information on these synonymies, to consult the work of entomology signed by A.S. Balachowsky: " Entomology applied to Agriculture" (Volume II, the second volume - ED. Mason and Co).

Several species of the ostrinia kind are ravageurs of the cultures, such Ostrinia nubilalis (the European corn borer) which feeds on corn and other plants (sweet peppers, beans…) ; Ostrinia furnacalis (the Asian European corn borer); Ostrinia scapulalis which attacks the Adzuki bean cultivated in Japan and in other parts of Asia.

Species met in Europe

  • Ostrinia kasmirica (Moore, 1888)
  • Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner, 1796) - European corn borer
  • Ostrinia palustralis (Hübner, 1796)
  • Ostrinia peregrinalis (Eversmann, 1852)
  • Ostrinia quadripunctalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
  • Ostrinia scapulalis (Walker, 1859)

External bonds

  • the kind '' Ostrinia '' on Fauna Europaea.

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