Question

Which one of the following is used as a biological insecticide?

• A. Tiger beetle
• B. Caterpillar
• C. Silkmoth
• D. Majra poka

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tiger beetle

Carabid beetles, an insect group containing tiger beetles, are important biological control agents in agroecosystems. With their large eyes, spiny powerful legs and large jaws, carabid beetles are formidable predators in the insect world. They live on the surface of the soil, where they capture and consume a wide assortment of soil dwelling insects, including caterpillars, wireworms, maggots, ants, aphids and slugs.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.