Infestation found in: Field bean

Fig: Infested Field bean pulse

Macrostructure image of infested pest:

Fig: Infested pest found in Field bean pulse

Assumed pest: Mediterranean pulse beetle ( Bruchus emarginatus )

Morphological charecteristics ( for confirmation as observed under microscope )

• Antennae is serrate and dark in colour (Fig 1)
• Elytra with punctate distinct lines and gray spots (Fig 2)
• The femur of the hind leg are enlarged and bear a tooth and three tarsal segments  in hind leg (Fig 3)
• Hind wing with folding lines and has dot like cells between the lines(Fig 4)

Fig. 1: Antennae of mediterranean pulse beetle under foldscope

Fig. 2: Elytra of mediterranean pulse beetle under foldscope

Fig . 3: Hind leg of mediterranean pulse beetle under foldscope

Fig.  4: Hind wing  of mediterranean pulse beetle under foldscope

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