European Com Borer 



Pyrausta nubilalis Hubn. 



1 Borings in stalk containing the brown pupae 



2 Nearly full-grown borers working in the corn stalk; note the 

 extruded borings. 



3 Pupa in stem somewhat enlarged. 



4 Egg mass on the leaf. The eggs are usually found on the under- 

 side of the lower leaves of young plants and frequently in areas where 

 there is a second brood on the developing ear. 



5 Female moth. (Note that the designation of the sexes on the 

 plate has been inadvertently transposed. 



6 Male moth. 



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