Identification Symptoms

  • Upon hatching grubs feed on nodules, fine root lets and also girdle the main root ultimately killing the plants.
  • The grubs feed roots and damage pods.
  • Grubs feed on fine rootlets, resulting in pale wilted plants, dying in patches.
  • In case of severe infestation, the patches of dead plants are seen in the infested fields.
  • The cut end of the attacked stem of a dead groundnut plant is swollen.