Red gram or scientifically, Cajanas cajan is a pulse crop. It is an economically importance agronomical crop. The plant is attacked by various insect-pests such as Red Gram Mealy Bug, Clavigralla, Blister Beetle, Pod Sucking Bug, Cow Bug etc.
INDEX
S. NO.
NAME
1.
Red Gram Mealy Bug
2.
Clavigralla
3.
Blister Beetle
4.
Red Gram Pod Sucking Bug
5.
OTHER IMAGES
1. Red Gram Mealy Bug
Name
Red Gram Mealy Bug
S. N.
Paracoccus marginatus
Identification
Whitish and soft bodied insects
Damage
Tender parts, by sucking
Management
Systemic insecticides
2. Clavigralla
Name
Clavigralla, Pod bug
S. N.
Clavigralla gibbosa
Identification
Colour is dark brown. Furry structure on back.
Damage
By sucking pods of all grain filled stage.
Management
Systemic insecticides and dust.
3. Blister Beetle
Name
Red Gram Mealy Bug
S. N.
Paracoccus marginatus
Identification
1. Elytra are black with a round orange spot. 2. Two transverse orange bands across the wings.
Damage
By feeding flower buds.
Management
Azadiractin, quinalphos, pheromone traps.
4. Red Cow Bug
Name
Red gram cow bug or simply, cow bug
S. N.
Identification
Two horn like sharp projection on back just over chest.
