Description: Bean pod mottle is a virus that is transmitted by bean leaf beetles. Symptoms can range from a mild mosaic to severely distorted leaves with raised areas. Symptoms are dependent on host genetics and environment.

Location: Confirmed in six counties but probably occurs statewide.

Time of infection: Seedlings to adult plants may show symptoms.

Virus symptoms vary on different soybean varieties and more than one virus can infect a plant. Laboratory analysis is necessary for determining which virus is responsible for the disease.