Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C) Weevil
Weevils are major pests of stored grains such as wheat, rice, maize, and pulses. They infest stored food products, bore into grains, and lay eggs inside them.
The larvae feed on the grain from within, leading to contamination and economic losses.
Information Booster:
Common Grain Weevils:
Rice Weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)
Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais)
Granary Weevil (Sitophilus granarius)
Knowledge Booster:
Ladybug: Beneficial insect, feeds on aphids and other crop pests.
Aphid: Sucks plant sap, damages crops like wheat and barley.
Hornet: Large wasp, feeds on other insects and nectar.
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