Atherigona approximata explained
Atherigona approximata, the pearl millet shoot fly, is a species of fly in the family Muscidae. The larvae feed on the central growing shoots of crops such as pearl millet and sorghum. It is found in South Asia.[1] [2]
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Notes and References
- Natarajan, V. S., V. D. G. Raja, and S. Anavardham. 1973. Extent of damage caused by shoot fly (Atherigona approximate) on bajra hybrid. Madras Agric. J. 60: 584–585.
- Gahukar. Ruparao T. Reddy. Gadi V P. Royer. Tom. Management of Economically Important Insect Pests of Millet. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 10. 1. 2019. 2155-7470. 10.1093/jipm/pmz026. free.