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Agriculture · Q635

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 635

Q635

In gram, circular bore holes on pods plugged by the head of a larva is related with

A.
Gram pod borer
Answer
B.
Red gram pod fly
C.
Gram cut worm
D.
Blister beetle

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In gram, circular bore holes on pods plugged by the head of a larva are related to Gram pod borer.
The caterpillars feed on buds, flowers, grains, fruits, pods; sometimes leaves and stems. In grams, they attack foliage and consume developing seeds.
The greatest damage is caused to cotton, tomatoes, maize, chick peas, alfalfa and tobacco.