Pest:Pumpkin Caterpillar
Diaphania indica
Pyralidae
Adult moth has transparent whitish wings with dark broad
marginal patches. The gravid female moth has a tuft of orange
coloured hairs at the anal end. The eggs are laid singly or in
groups on the underside of the leaves. Egg period 3-4 days .
Caterpillar is elongated, bright green with a pair of
longitudinal streak along the mid dorsal line. Insect is found
attacking all cucurbitaceous plants and can be easily located.
The caterpillar becomes full grown in about 10 days. Pupation
takes place in a cocoon among the leaves in about a week.
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