LIST-I
(Insect pests of citrus)LIST-II
(Scientific name)A. Psylla I. Papulo demoleus B. Leaf minor II. Diahorina citri C. Lemon butterfly III. Toxoptera auranti D. Aphids IV. Phyllocnistis citrella
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
This question requires matching common names of insect pests found on citrus plants with their corresponding scientific names. Let's break down each pest and its identification.
We are given two lists:
The goal is to correctly pair each pest from LIST-I with its scientific name from LIST-II.
Psylla, specifically the citrus psylla, is a significant pest of citrus crops. Its scientific name is $Diahorina\ citri$. Therefore, A matches with II.
The citrus leaf miner is a tiny moth whose larvae create serpentine mines within the leaves of citrus trees. Its scientific name is $Phyllocnistis\ citrella$. Thus, B matches with IV.
The "Lemon butterfly" is commonly known as the citrus swallowtail. Its scientific name is typically cited as $Papilio\ demoleus$. The provided scientific name in LIST-II is $Papulo\ demoleus$. Assuming this refers to the same pest, C matches with I.
Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects that can infest citrus plants. Several aphid species affect citrus, including the black citrus aphid. One of the scientific names listed is $Toxoptera\ auranti$. Therefore, D matches with III.
Based on the analysis, the correct matches are:
| Insect Pest (LIST-I) | Scientific Name (LIST-II) |
|---|---|
| A. Psylla | II. $Diahorina\ citri$ |
| B. Leaf minor | IV. $Phyllocnistis\ citrella$ |
| C. Lemon butterfly | I. $Papulo\ demoleus$ |
| D. Aphids | III. $Toxoptera\ auranti$ |
This combination corresponds to option 1.