Riptortus linearis

Riptortus linearis · Order: Hemiptera · Family: Alydidae

Damages trees, gardens or crops. It damages sorghum crops in India.

Source: Wikipedia

Riptortus linearis
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Riptortus linearis is reported as a pest of sorghum in India. It feeds on sorghum plants, causing damage to the crop.

Source: Wikipedia

Is it a pest in the house?

It is considered a pest of sorghum in India.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

It occurs in sorghum fields in India.

Source: Wikipedia

What it eats

It feeds on sorghum plants.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Riptortus linearis photo 3
Photo: Suzanne Muzic, CC BY

Questions people ask

What damage does Riptortus linearis cause to sorghum?

It feeds on sorghum plants, leading to reduced yield and crop loss.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Alydidae)

Broad-headed bugBroad-headed bugCamptopus lateralisDamages trees, gardens or cropsPaddy BugPaddy BugLeptocorisa acutaDamages trees, gardens or cropsAnt bugAnt bugAlydus calcaratus

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riptortus_linearis

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