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Agriculture · Q460

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 460

Q460

The noctuid which is common pest to both pigeonpea and chickpea is

A.
Chilo zonellus
B.
Adisura atkinsoni
C.
Helicoverpa armigera
Answer
D.
Sesamia inference

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The noctuid which is common pest to both pigeonpea and chickpeas is Helicoverpa armigera.
Helicoverpa armigera is a species of Lepidoptera in the family Noctuidae. It is known as the cotton bollworm, corn earworm, or scarce bordered straw. The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including many important cultivated crops.
The greatest damage is caused to cotton, tomatoes, maize, pigeon peas, chick peas, alfalfa, and tobacco.