Crypsiptya coclesalis (Walker, 1859) is a animal in the Crambidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Crypsiptya coclesalis (Walker, 1859)

Crypsiptya coclesalis (Walker, 1859)

Crypsiptya coclesalis is a Crambidae moth, a major bamboo pest found in several regions across Asia.

Family
Genus
Crypsiptya
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Crypsiptya coclesalis (Walker, 1859)

Crypsiptya coclesalis is a moth species belonging to the family Crambidae. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1859. This species can be found in Japan, China, India, and on the islands of Borneo and Java. The wingspan of Crypsiptya coclesalis ranges from 26 to 29 mm. It is a major pest of bamboo, and causes serious economic losses by reducing bamboo growth and yield in nurseries, plantations, and natural forests.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Crambidae Crypsiptya

More from Crambidae

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