Spotted Pod Borer

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Maruca testulalis
Family
Crambidae
Distinguishing Characters
Caterpillar light brown in colour with irregular brownish black dorsal, lateral and ventral spotsAdults are medium sized slender moths.
Hind wings are semi hyaline white with a brown distal patch.
Host Crop
Beans, peas, castor, ground nut, tobacco
Order
Lepidoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop