Amauta cacica
 The Sugar-cane Borer Moth (Amauta cacica) is a moth in the Castniidae family. It is found in Colombia Ecuador Guatemala Costa Rica and Panama.The larvae feed on plantain and can cause moderate damage. Other recorded food plants include Heliconia griggsiana. They bore the roots of their host plant. From the initial penetration larvae tunnel into the corm of the plantain and feed there until close to maturity.