Adults are mediumsized moths'

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Module III Defoliators
Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics
Lesson 2 Tussock caterpillars
Adults are medium-sized moths. The caterpillars
are easily recognized by the presence of
prominent, compact tufts of short hair on the
back and near the head.
Course on Insect Pests of Groundnut
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Crop Damage The larvae feed on groundnut leaves,
buds, and flowers. Populations are seldom large
enough to warrant pesticide application.
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Module III Defoliators
Virtual Academy for the Semi Arid Tropics
The Lesson 2 on Tussock Caterpillars
concludes. The last Lesson in this Module is
about Grey Weevils on groundnut. Select Lesson 3
from Module III contents
Course on Insect Pests of Groundnut