Riptortus linearis (Fabricius)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Hemiptera: Alydidae: Alydinae

Common name

Pod bug

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Pigeonpea, lablab, cowpea and other pulses.

Developing pods show feeding punctures inside and grains become shriveled.

Pest status

Minor, sporadically serious.

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