Larvae web together leaves, buds, flowers, and pods with silken threads, creating enclosed spaces where they bore holes and feed internally. Along the sides of the larvae, dark spots can be observed in distinct rows, which gradually disappear as they approach pupation. The cool, misty conditions of early winter provide a favorable environment for their development. As they begin infesting crops at the budding stage, their presence significantly impacts yield. Effective pesticide application during the bud and flowering stages can control their population and minimize damage.
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