First detected in Chile in 2011 in Quinta Normal Commune. Mainly imported from USA, some from China and Europe. Spread to 43 US states by 2014, reaching 170+ plant species. First southern hemisphere outbreak in Chile
Most widely distributed pest causing severe economic damage worldwide. Can migrate up to 2000 km with wind assistance. Females lay approximately 3000 eggs over 10-3 weeks. Can survive up to 52 days in maize, 49 days in other crops
Spodoptera littoralis is a nocturnal moth with wingspan of 30-38 mm. Adult moths are 15-20 mm long with gray-brown bodies. Eggs are spherical, 0.6 mm in diameter, laid in clusters. Larvae are 2-3 mm long, grow to 40-45 mm, and are hairless
Spodoptera littoralis is a moth found in Africa, Mediterranean Europe and Middle East. Adult moths measure 15-20mm long with wingspan of 30-38mm. Species is highly polyphagous, feeding on over 87 plant species
Adult wheat weevils are 3-5 mm long with reddish-brown color. Larvae are white with tan heads, pupae have adult-like snouts. Size varies by grain type: small in millet, large in maize
Pyralidae family moth found worldwide, especially in temperate climates. Adult moths have pale gray bodies with black markings, wingspan 1.5-2.6 cm. First recorded in Germany in 1879, became widespread with flour mills