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Rice moth

Corcyra cephalonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (18 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Pyralidae
Genus
Corcyra
Species
Corcyra cephalonica (Rice moth)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rice moth?
The scientific name of Rice moth is Corcyra cephalonica. It belongs to the genus Corcyra.
Where does Rice moth live?
Rice moth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (18 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan.
What family does Rice moth belong to?
Rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica) belongs to the genus Corcyra, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyralidae.
What kingdom does Rice moth belong to?
Rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Corcyra — 1 Species

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Rice moth
Corcyra cephalonica
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