Caterpillars feed on buds and flowers. Caterpillars feed on buds and flowers. Identification of the pest Young caterpillar – yellowish white and gradually green in colour Adult – medium sized, light brown and V shaped speck on the fore wings Male – fore wings

Symptoms of damage Infest the flower heads. Lacerating the sepals and petals causing abrasions Heavy infestation - damage to corolla, stamens leading to premature flower drop. It transmits the tomato spotted wilt virus, necrotic spot virus to many floricultura

Chrysanthemum aphid: Macrosiphoniella sanborni , Myzus persicae Symptoms of damage