4. Aphid

2. Aphid - C. emblica
    Damege
    • Aphid, C. emblica in colonies was found sucking the cell sap from leaflets, tender shoots and green fruits.
    • It also secreted large quantity of honey dew which favoured the development of shooty mold affecting vitality of the trees and also quality of the fruits.

    Aphids

    Control measure
    • The lady bird beetles (Coccinellids) were observed predating on this aphid.
    Lady bird beetles
     

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