Which insect of mango has quarantine importance
A. Stone or nut weevil
B. Fruit fly
C. Mealy bug
D. Stone weevil
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Stone or nut weevil insect of mango has quarantine importance.This is an important specific pest of mango especially in South India. The pest affects export potential of mango (quarantine pest).
It is a monophagous pest on mango where in varieties, Totapuri and Neelam are highly susceptible. Adults hibernate on the tree trunk during off season.
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