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Maruca Pod Borer, Bean Pod Borer, Soybean Pod Borer, Mung Moth or Legume Pod Borer

Maruca vitrata

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Field Notes

Description:

A pantropical insect pest of leguminous crops like pigeon pea, cowpea, mung bean and soybean.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Reference Links:

Maruca vitrata, legume pod borer, Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

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Moths in the Philippines
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Biodiversity in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
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PublishedMay 18, 2013

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