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PictureScientific nameCommon nameDescription
Maruca vitrataBean podborerLarvae feed in flowers and pods. Mature larvae can attain 17-20 mm in length. The head capsule is light to dark brown, and the body, whitish to pale green or pale brown with irregular dark spots. Adults have browinsh-black wings with clear, white markings. Wingspan is 20-25 mm.
Etiella zinckenellaLima bean podborerLarvae cover pods with a small web and bore into the pod. They feed on developing seeds. Blossoms drop as a result of feeding. Moth are brown-gray with a white stripe along the edge of the forewings. Wingspan measures 19-27 mm.
Leucinodes orbonalisEggplant fruit borerAffected are fruits, flowers and especially fruits. Larvae bore through flowers and fruits. First instars are creamy white, whereas later instars turn to a pinkish-brown color. Adults are brown with black dorsal spots. Wings are white with brown, black and orange markings.
Helicoverpa armigeraTomato fruitworm1st and 2nd larvae are yellow-white in color with dark legs. Color is extremely variable in older larvae. Adults have a wingspan of 35-40 cm, and a length of 14-18 mm. Damage differs by host species. The tomato fruitworm is polyphagous and older larvae may bore into pods and consume seeds.
- no photo available -Diaphania nitidalisPicklewormThe Pickleworm feeds on foliage and on fruits. Larvae are often colorless except for a black spot on each side of the head. The adult moth has a pale yellow spot near the center of each forewing. On the white-tipped abdomen are dark brush-like hairs.
PictureScientific nameCommon nameDescription