A REVIEW ON THE INVASIVE VEGETABLE LEAF MINER (Diptera: Agromyzidae): LIFE CYCLE, DAMAGE SYMPTOMS, AND MANAGEMENT

Author:
Prava Paudel, Pragya Paudel, Richa Timilsina, Pratibha Basnet

Doi: 10.26480/amdn.01.2023.13.15

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The leaf miner is a juvenile stage of insects that dwell within the leaves of vegetables and feed on their tissues. It belongs to the family of dipteran flies and has a polyphagous feeding habit, meaning it can consume a wide range of plants. This comprehensive review paper provides an in-depth analysis of the invasive vegetable leaf miner, covering topics such as its life cycle, damage symptoms, and management strategies. The vegetable leaf miner is an invasive pest that causes significant damage to vegetable crops, particularly solanaceous crops. The paper explores the biology and ecology of the vegetable leaf miner, including its life cycle and host range. It also describes the damaging symptoms caused by the pest, which include the formation of distinctive tube patterns on the leaves. The paper further investigates the various management strategies that have been developed to control the spread of the vegetable leaf miner, including chemical, cultural, and biological control measures. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of the invasive vegetable leaf miner and to highlight the most effective management strategies for controlling its spread and minimizing its impact on crop yields.

Pages 13-15
Year 2023
Issue 1
Volume 1