HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FRUIT SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the family name of Western Avocado Leaf Roller?
A
Hesperiidae
B
Totricidae
C
Lycaenidae
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Western avocado leafroller (family Tortricidae), is primarily a pest of avocado. It occurs in most California groves and occasionally increases dramatically, causing severe fruit damage. This caterpillar also damages citrus, where it is called amorbia, its official common name.

Detailed explanation-2: -The avocado fruit may be round, pear shaped, or oblong, and the skin of the fruit may vary in texture and color. The skin may be pliable to woody, smooth to rough, and green-yellow, reddish-purple, purple, or black in color.

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