Defoliation of plants.

• Defoliation of plants.

Plant damage

Identification of Insect Pest

• Brownish giant hawk moth.
• Thorax with a characteristic skull marking.
• Abdomen has violet and yellow band.
• Forewings are dark brown and hind wings are yellowish with 2 black lines.

Management:

• Deep ploughing exposes the pupae for predation to insectivorous birds.
• Collection and destruction of caterpillars.
• Spray NSKE 5% or Quinalphos 25 EC 480 ml/ac