Q312
Earias vitella is the pest of
A.
Brinjal
B.
Apple
C.
Cotton
AnswerD.
Sunflower
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Earias vitella is the pest of Cotton.Spotted bollworm, Earias vittella (Fab.), is one of the most important insect pests of cotton, and host plant resistance is an important component of the management of this pest.
Earias vittella, an Asian "spotted bollworm", is a moth species in the family Nolidae. The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. Most records are from Asia, Australia and certain Pacific islands.