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Pink bollworm

Pink bollworm

Larva — Lepidoptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Boring caterpillar (fruits, stems, cobs, tubers, wood) (Larva) Butterflies and moths (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Pectinophora gossypiella

Other names : Pink cotton bollworm

Small moth of Asian origin found in almost all cotton-growing areas. The caterpillar, pink in its last stage, enters cotton flowers and bolls and feeds on the seeds; attacked bolls open poorly and the lint is stained. It can overwinter inside the seeds.

Crops affected : Cotton

Source : Pectinophora gossypiella (PECTGO)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO

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See also

Crops

Cotton

Opportunists of the same crops

Whitefly Spider mite Caterpillars / worms Verticillium wilt Fall armyworm Leveillula powdery mildew Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa) Tomato spotted wilt virus Chilli thrips Pink hibiscus mealybug False codling moth

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