Hycleus sp.
(=Mylabris sp.)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Tenebrionoidea: Meloidae: Meloinae: Mylabrini

Common name

Blister beetle

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Pigeonpea.

The beetles are black with reddish /orange /yellow bands and feed on flowers and young pods. In severe cases, shedding of flowers and pods is seen. For more information see this link.

Pest status

Minor.

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