GROUND NUT CROP PROTECTION : PEST MANAGEMENT IN GROUND NUT ( RED HAIRY CATERPILLAR )
PEST OBSERVED IN GROUND NUT CROP 1. RED HAIRY CATERPILLAR :- SCIENTIFIC NAME : A msacta albistriga ( spp. prone in south india ) A msacta moorei ( spp. prone in North india ) IDENTIFICATION :- 1. A msacta albistriga ( spp. prone in south india )..... Adult moth is medium in size, Forewings are white coloured with brown streaks all over the wing, yellow streaks at margin of forewing, Hind wings are with black-brown marks, Head is with yellow coloured band 2. A msacta moorei ( spp. prone in North india )..... same like A.albistriga but differs in margin of forewings & band on head as they are red coloured. NATURE OF DAMAGE :- Female moth lays 300-1000eggs in bunches / clusters under the surface of leaves/in soil/twigs of plant, therefore young larvae appear in clusters and f...