Life … Animals Arthropods Insects Butterflies and Moths Dart, Sallow, and Cutworm Moths and Allies Sesamia Purple Stem Borer species 139 observations Purple Stem Borer Sesamia inferens Field notes Supported by All 5 native plantssupport it in the US Caterpillar hosts Plants its caterpillars eat Pearl Millet, Ditch Millet, Knotroot Bristlegrass, Sea Clubrush 5 Close