• Leaves rolled in the form of trumpets fastened by silken threads
• Marginal portion of leaves eaten away
• Plants defoliated in severe attack

Identification of the pest

• Larva- Bright green (glistening) with dark head and prothoracic shield
• Adult- Moth with yellow wings having brown wavy markings

Managment

• Collection and destruction of sheded plant parts
• Hand picking and destruction of grown up caterpillars
• Spray any one of the following insecticides
  • chlorpyriphos 20 EC 2.0 l/ha
  • dichlorvos 76 WSC 1.0 l/ha