The stalk shows evidence of the Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis penetration (Image courtesy of CIMMYT).

Firsts marks and damage caused by the Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis during the plants' growth phase (Image courtesy of CIMMYT).

The Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis feeding on the tassels of the corn flower (Image courtesy of CIMMYT).

The Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis , may also penetrate ear shanks and ears, wicho drop from the plant if damage is intense (Image courtesy of CIMMYT).

The Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis , tunneling throughout the stem and depositing their sawdustlike excrement (Image courtesy of CIMMYT).

A winged adult of Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis (Image courtesy of CIMMYT).