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Indicate which one is the ear head midge

A. Contarinia sorghicola

B. Calocoris anguistata

C. Orseolia oryze

D. Chilo partellus

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Contarinia sorghicola is the ear head midge.
Ear head midge in sorghum is adults are tiny, fragile-looking, reddish-orange flies about $$\frac{1}{8}$$ to $$\frac{1}{{16}}$$ inches long, smaller than a fruit fly. Midge larvae play an important role in the ecosystem by helping to break down leaves and other organic material at the bottom of these watery areas.
Each midge can lay 50 eggs and does a remarkable job of spreading them around to 50 different sorghum flowers (florets) during her one-day lifespan.

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