White Grubs

Catalogue Type

Plant Pests Catalogue

Scientific Name

Phullophaga Rugosa

Family

Scarbidae

Distinguishing Characters

White grubs are white to cream-colored, C-shaped with brown sclerotized head and shiny transparent tail section.
Beetles are brownish, heavy bodied.

Host Crop

Maize, Grass

Order

Coleopteran

Photo of Insect

Photo of Damaged Crop

Description

White grubs live underground and feed on plant roots.

While larval damage is typically associated with feeding on corn roots.

Feeding may cause stunting, nutritional deficiencies and stand loss.