N UT BORER

Classification

Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order

Lepidoptera

Family
Pyralidae
Species
Cyclodes omma

Main Host: Coconut

Main Host: Coconut

Damage:

The caterpillar of this insect bore into the developing buttons at perianth portion causing nut drop.

Management :

Hand picking and destroying

Spray 0.1% carbaryl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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