Question

Pareuchaetes pseudoinsulata is a biocontrol agent of:

• A. Prickly pear
• B. Water fern
• C. Siam weed
• D. Crofton weed

Hint:

Know specific biocontrol agents and their target invasive species for ecological management.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Pareuchaetes pseudoinsulata is actually a biocontrol moth used for controlling the invasive Water fern (Salvinia molesta).
Other biocontrol agents include:
Cactoblastis cactorum for Prickly pear
Chromolaena odorata (Siam weed) controlled by other insects like Carmenta mimosa