Question

    Which of the following is the damaging stage of rice

    moth?
    A Larva Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pupa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Adult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Egg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The larva of the rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica) is the damaging stage. It feeds on stored grains and causes significant losses by webbing and contaminating them with excreta and silk.

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