Capsule fly/safflower bud fly: Acanthiophilus helianthi rossi. Symptoms of damage: newly hatched larvae feed on the soft parts of the capsules. Affected buds show small bore holes.

Oct 9, 2023 · Insect pest management is a critical aspect of safflower cultivation to minimize crop damage, protect yields, and ensure sustainable production.

Oct 4, 2024 · 🐛 Identify common safflower pests like spider mites and aphids for effective management. 🔍 Recognize damage signs such as yellowing leaves and sticky residues for early detection. 🌱 Implement preventative measures like crop rotation and …

Sep 26, 2016 · This document provides information on several major insect pests that affect safflower, sesame, and mustard crops in India. For safflower, it describes the safflower caterpillar, safflower aphid, safflower bud fly, Helicoverpa armigera, and Spodoptera litura pests.

Safflower Aphid: Uroleucon compositae (Aphididae: Hemiptera) Distribution and status: This pest causes considerable damage to safflower in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. Bionomics: The aphids are small shining black, soft bodied insects. The nymphs are smaller in size and are reddish brown in colour.

Safflower is most susceptible to damage by insects during establishment and between budding and harvest. Several insect pests have been recorded on safflower, and although some are widespread, others are confined to certain regions and climates.

Apr 19, 2024 · Here’s an overview of some common pests that can affect safflower: Insects Safflower Fly (Acanthiophilus helianthi) These flies lay eggs on the plant, and the emerging larvae feed on the flowers and seeds, causing significant damage.

Predators: Lacewing, ladybug beetle, reduviid bug, spider, red ant, robber fly, black drongo (King crow), common mynah, big-eyed bug (Geocoris sp), earwig, ground beetle, pentatomid bug (Eocanthecona furcellata), preying mantis etc.

Population dynamics of four insect genera including jassid (A. bigutella bigutella), aphid (U. carthami), lygus bug (Lygus Hesperus K.), Safflower bud fly (Acanthiophilus helianthi Rossi) and pod borer (H. armigera Hub.); and two beneficial insect genera named green lace wing (Chrysoperla carnea) and lady bird beetle (Coccinella septempunctata L...

The document discusses several major insect pests that affect safflower crops, including the safflower bud fly (Acanthiophilus helianthi), safflower caterpillar (Perigaea capensis), gram pod borer or capsule borer (Helicoverpa armigera), safflower aphid (Uroleucon carthami), and cutworms (Agrotis epsilon).