Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched in the term of Insect and Scientific name?
A. Rice weevil ⇔ Sitophilus oryzae
B. Pulse beetle ⇔ Helicoverpa armigera
C. Lesser grain borer ⇔ Rhizopertha dominica
D. Khapra beetle ⇔ Trogoderma granarium
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A. Rice weevil ⇔ Sitophilus oryzaeSitophilus oryzae is also called Rice weevils. These insects are cosmopolitan in distribution and have originated in Far East region. They can exist anywhere where physical conditions for growth are favourable and the grain is left undisturbed for some time.
B. Pulse beetle ⇔ Helicoverpa armigera is not correctly matched.
The pulse beetle, scientifically known as Bruchus chinensis, is a serious pest of stored food grains and causes damage to cowpea, gram, soybean, and pulses. This pest is distributed worldwide and is commonly found in India.
C. Lesser grain borer ⇔ Rhizopertha dominica
Rhyzopertha dominica, is known commonly as the lesser grain borer, American wheat weevil, Australian wheat weevil, and stored grain borer. It is a beetle commonly found within store bought products and pest of stored cereal grains located worldwide.
D. Khapra beetle ⇔ Trogoderma granarium
The khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), also called cabinet beetle, which originated in South Asia, is one of the world's most destructive pests of grain products and seeds. It is considered one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world.
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