Brinjal Leaf Roller

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Eublemma olivacea
Family
Crambidae
Distinguishing Characters
Moths are medium sized having wing expanses 25-35mm.
Fore wing are green in colour.
They always found in the leaf folds.
As a result of damage the folded leaves wither and dry up.
Host Crop
Brinjal
Order
Lepidoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop
Description

Caterpillars roll leaves and feed on chlorophyll while remaining inside the folds.

The folded leaves wither and dry up.

Control : Collection and destruction of infested leaves along with insects in the initial stage help

                 to minimize the infestation.

            Spraying of Carbaryl (0.1%) or Malathion (0.05%) controls the pest effectively.