Most pests in this group are lepidopterans, and
there are a few coleopteran species of significance.
In some regions stalk borers are the major pests of
sugarcane and signifi cant research effort is focused
on them. Table 4.1 lists the major stalk borers of
sugarcane in various parts of the world. The major
groups of borers include many pyralids such as
Diatraea spp., Chilo spp. and Eldana saccharina
(Walker). Agrotid pest species are mainly found in
the genus Sesamia