Wilting of groundnut plants in patches with damaged roots is caused by

A. Holotrichia consanguinea

B. Urentius sp.

C. Chilo suppresalis

D. Odontotermes obesus

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Wilting of groundnut plants in patches with damaged roots is caused by Holotrichia consanguinea.
This is a polyphagous pest both in the grub and adult stages and inflicts heavy damage to the various fruit trees, their nurseries, vegetables, lawns and field crops.
Holotrichia consanguinea is the predominant species of root grub damaging groundnut and in endemic areas, the damage to groundnut ranges from 20% to 100%.