Leaf Webber/ Roller and Capsule Borer

Symptom

It attacks all parts of sesame plant except root. In early stage of crop, larvae feed on tender leaves. At flowering stage, it feeds inside the flower and at capsule stage, feed on developing seeds of capsules. If infestation occurs at a later stage, growth of the infested shoot gets affected. Single larva can destroy two to three plants in a week. It can cause up to 90% yield losses.

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