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Mung Bean Moth

Maruca vitrata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Crambidae ›Genus: Maruca

About

Maruca vitrata is a pantropical insect pest of leguminous crops like pigeon pea, cowpea, mung bean and soybean. Its common names include the maruca pod borer, bean pod borer, soybean pod borer, mung moth, and the legume pod borer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mung Bean Moth?
The scientific name of Mung Bean Moth is Maruca vitrata.
What kingdom does Mung Bean Moth belong to?
Mung Bean Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mung Bean Moth belong to?
Mung Bean Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Mung Bean Moth belong to?
Mung Bean Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Mung Bean Moth belong to?
Mung Bean Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Mung Bean Moth belong to?
Mung Bean Moth belongs to the family Crambidae.
What genus does Mung Bean Moth belong to?
Mung Bean Moth belongs to the genus Maruca.