Pod fly (Melanagromyza obtusae, Agromyzidae ,Diptera)
Damaging stage : larvae
Damaging symptoms :
- Dark brown encrustation on the pod
- Dry pod showing pin head size
- Seed shriveled striped and partially
Identification
Egg :- layaing egg in plant and soil.
Larva :- tiny creamy white maggot, legless.
Pupa :- inside the pod
Adult :– metallic back fly.
Management
- Collection and
- Spray carbaryl ,repeat on 15 days
- Systemic insecticide , dimethoate .