European Com Borer 



Pyrausta nubilalis Hubn. 



Broken tassel caused by the European corn borer. Note that the 

 break is near the base of the tassel and occurs in the main part of 

 the stalk. 



The small figure to the right shows two tassel buds which have 

 been invaded by very young borers just after they have deserted the 

 leaves. 



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