Practice mode Entomology

Which of these is an example of a monophagous insect?

Correct answer C. Pectinophora gossypiella (Pink bollworm)

Explanation

A monophagous insect feeds on a single host, and the pink bollworm attacks mainly cotton, whereas Helicoverpa armigera feeds on hundreds of crops.

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