Submitted by shelly on Thu, 08/01/2009 - 14:50
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- Nodule damaging fly
Nodule damaging fly
Damage symptoms :
Small holes are seen in the attacked nodules.
Extensive tunneling in nodules can be seen with varying degrees of decomposition
Description :
Small white larvae (<1 mm long) and brown pupae can be seen in the tunnels.
Tiny flies appear to be variable in their morphology.
White larvae damaging the nodulesControl :
No control measures are required as the crop losses are not quantified.
Soil insecticides may reduce the damage.
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