New Record of Lepidopteran Husk Feeders, Garella ruficirra (Hampson) and Conogethes Sp. on Pecan from India

Authors

  • Vinay Singh CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062
  • A. K. Sood CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062
  • P. R. Shashank Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012

Keywords:

Husk Feeder, <I>Garella ruficirra</I>, <I>Conogethes</I> sp., Pecan, New Record.

Abstract

Pecan [Carya illinoensis (Wang) K Koch.] fruits were found infested by two husk feeders, Garella ruficirra (Hampson) and Conogethes sp. during July-August, 2015 at Palampur representing mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh. The infestation ranged from 10-65 per cent in different orchards/ plantations. Feeding by these insects resulted in appreciable reduction in yield due to pre-mature fruit drop and secondary infection of micro-organisms. Amongst two husk feeders, G. ruficirra was the dominating species (95%). Both of them were recorded for the first time infesting pecan and seem to be new pest record of pecan in India.

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Published

2016-06-01

How to Cite

Singh, V., Sood, A. K., & Shashank, P. R. (2016). New Record of Lepidopteran Husk Feeders, <I>Garella ruficirra</I> (Hampson) and <I>Conogethes</I> Sp. on Pecan from India. Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research, 42(1), 94–95. Retrieved from https://hjar.org/index.php/hjar/article/view/109809

Issue

Volume 42, Issue 1, June 2016

Section

Short Note

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