European Corn Borer (Male) - Ostrinia nubilalis

Length: 15 mm. This species is sexually dimorphic. The forewing of the male is mostly brown with a yellowish band below the jagged postmedial line.

Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area

The European corn borer

The European corn worm or European corn bore , also known as the European high-flyer, is a pest of grain, particularly maize. The insect is native to Europe, originally infesting varieties of millet, including broom corn. The European corn borer was first reported in North America in 1917 in Massachusetts, but was probably introduced from Europe several years earlier.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young