11. A single transverse plate (without setae) on posterior 
dorsal area of mesothorax (dorsal view) (A)..... Crambidae 12 
A pair of plates (without setae) on posterior dorsal area of 
mesothorax (dorsal view) (A), or such plates absent. . Pyraustidae 15 
VI or meso- and metathorax unisetose (A); [body color whitish, 
with 2 pink longitudinal stripes; a small pigmentation 
surrounding bases of setae IV and V on proleg-bearing 
segments (B). | 
A B 
Mexico. 
Hosts: Sugarcane (borer in stalk). 
Chilo loftini Dyar 
