Green fruitworm
Damage caused by the Green fruitworm
Only larval stages of green fruitworm cause damage to leaves and fruits of many plant species including apple, peach and cherry. Newly hatched larvae of green fruitworms generally feed on the leaves, buds, blooms and small fruits. Damaged fruits show sunken pits on their surface and they fall off trees prematurely. Damaged fruits that remain on trees until harvest also shows sunken and corky injuries. Mature larvae can burrow anterior end into fruits and feed on its content. In case of severe infestation, larvae of green fruit can completely defoliate their host plants.
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- Organic Control of the Green fruitworm
- Egg parasitic wasps
- Predatory praying mantis
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