Keys for identification of storage pest- Mediterranean pulse beetle – #Indiafoldscopephase 1
Nov 27, 2018 • 10:41 AM UTC
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Soumitra Banerjee
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Infestation found in: Field bean
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Fig: Infested Field bean pulse
Macrostructure image of infested pest:
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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)
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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