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    Question

    Which insect lays eggs in guava fruits, causing damage

    and rendering them unmarketable?
    A Guava fruit fly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rhizome weevil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Guava moth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Butterfly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E leafhopper Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The guava fruit fly, also known as Bactrocera spp., is an insect pest that lays eggs in guava fruits. The female fruit fly punctures the skin of the fruit to lay eggs, typically in the softer parts near the stem or calyx.

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