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Life Cycle of
DBM Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasites |
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DBM adults lay tiny eggs, mostly on the lower leaf surface. The eggs do not damage the plant. | ||
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The larva that hatches from the egg feeds on foliage and other aboveground parts of the plant. This reduces the yield and quality of the produce. This is the damaging stage of the pest's life cycle.ggplant Production Photo | ||
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After 15-20 days of feeding, the larva pupates inside a silken cocoon near where the larva had been feeding. The pupa does not damage the crop.Photo | ||
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