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Novel seed treatment and in-furrow uses for cucurbit insect pests

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Seed corn maggot, Delia platura<br />

Adult<br />

• Small grey/black fly<br />

• Similar to housefly<br />

Eggs<br />

• Small, white<br />

• Laid <strong>in</strong> soil at base of plants<br />

Larvae<br />

• White, legless maggots<br />

• 4 <strong>in</strong>stars; up to 1/4”<br />

• 3-4 weeks per generation<br />

• 3-5 generations per year<br />

Pupa<br />

• Brown, oval shaped<br />

• In soil

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