LEAF DAMAGE IN JAMUN TREES ATTRIBUTED TO LEAF MINER INFESTATION Impact of Leaf Miner Infestation on Jamun Tree Foliage
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The leaves of Jamun trees displayed symptoms such as oval or linear blisters, which later progressed into brown-colored blisters. Suspecting insect infestation, we conducted further investigation using a stereomicroscope and identified larvae within the affected areas of the leaves. To determine the insect species, the symptomatic leaves were placed in a test tube with moisture provided, and after 15 days, winged insects were observed and examined under the stereomicroscope. Based on their morphological characteristics, we identified the insect as Heliozela anna leaf miner, known to cause similar leaf damage in citrus and tomato plants.
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