About Angustalius malacellus (Duponchel, 1836)
Angustalius malacellus is a moth species that belongs to the Crambinae family. It is confirmed to be present in Spain, Portugal, France, Sardinia, Sicily, Italy, Greece, and Crete. It has also been documented in the Comoros, Rwanda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Madagascar, La Réunion, Mauritius, and Fiji. The larvae of this species feed on grasses, and they have been reported feeding on maize plants, where they cause severe damage.