European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

John L. Capinera

Release Date: 1/22/2024

Reviewed At: 12/2/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in313-2000

Agriculture

Abstract

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

About this Publication

This document is EENY156, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date September 2000. Revised June 2017 and November 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entnemdept.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/.

About the Authors

John L. Capinera, emeritus professor, Entomology and Nematology Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Capinera, J. L. (1969). European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Hubner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: pyralidae). EDIS, 2002(8). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in313-2000

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John Capinera

professor emeritus (deceased) of integrated pest management and former department chairman, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology

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