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V-shaped cutting on coconut leaves is caused by
Question

V-shaped cutting on coconut leaves is caused by

A.

Rhinoceros beetle

B.

Red palm weevil

C.

Black-headed caterpillar

D.

Mite

E.

Answer not known

Correct option is A

Rhinoceros beetle bores into unopened fronds. Feeding damage appears as V-shaped cuts after leaf opening. Red palm weevil causes internal trunk damage. Black-headed caterpillar causes leaf drying.
Thus, V-shaped injury is characteristic of rhinoceros beetle.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.

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