University of agricultural and horticultural sciences, shivamogga

The egg period is 7 to 10 days.

The nymph period is 24 to 26 days.

Damage

• The adult bugs are covered with whitish powder and colonize between bark of the tree trunk, young shoots and panicles
• The nymphs ascent the trees and settle on inflorescence causing flower drop, affecting fruit set.
• They also cause excreation of honey dew, a sticky substance, which facilitates development of sooty mould.


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