Which one of the following statements are not related to Scripophage incertulus

Options

A. Adult stage never cause any damage to the plant
B. It is a polyphagous pest
C. It feeds on inner tissues of the stem
D. It is inactive during day but active in evening

Answer

A

Explanation

The yellow stem borer (YSB), Scirpophaga incertulas, is a prominent pest in rice cultivation causing serious yield losses. Severe feeding causes a deep circular cut through the parenchyma tissue showing deadhearts at the vegetative stages and whiteheads at the reproductive stages