Golphina Ahmed, Arup Nama Das, Lupamudra Borah, Rezina Ahmed
{"title":"Moth Diversity in the Mahamaya Reserve Forest, Kokrajhar, Assam","authors":"Golphina Ahmed, Arup Nama Das, Lupamudra Borah, Rezina Ahmed","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1337","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1337","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was conducted in the Mahamaya Reserve Forest area of Kokrajhar, Assam for one year from 2021 to 2022 to record the moths found in the area. A total of 129 species were identified, belonging to 20 families and 114 genera. The most predominant are the Erebidae and Crambidae, with 13 species being identified as new records from this region of Assam. The diversity indices revealed moderate dominance (D 0.19) of moths in the study sites. Simpson diversity with 0.8, Shannon diversity presented 2.1 moderate diversity. Margalef index value with 4.012 at par and Berger-Parker index 0.3 indicated a good diversity of moths in the region.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"1135 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140466924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Screening of Adjuvants as Sunlight Protectant for NPV and Evaluation of Storage Conditions against Spodoptera litura","authors":"Navdisha, Neelam Joshi, Sudhendu Sharma","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1485","url":null,"abstract":"This experimental study evaluated the effect of adjuvant supplementation on larval mortality of nuclear polyhedrosis virus under sunlight. Study revealed that Tinopal @1% provided best protection from sunlight and retained viral efficacy up to 68.75 and 66.75% in SpltNPV (native) and SpltNPV (NIPHM) respectively, against third instar larvae of Spodoptera litura (F). However, all adjutants resulted in significantly higher larval mortality as compared to control (virus alone) under sunlight. SpltNPV viral formulations stored at different storage conditions recorded minimum reduction in larval mortality, when stored in amber coloured glass bottle at refrigeration temperature (4± 2°C).","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"32 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140465371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kolli Bharghavi, Rohini Sugandi, Burjikindi Madhuri, R. Channakeshava, Basavaraj S. Yenagi
{"title":"Effect of Insecticides on Natural Enemies in Groundnut","authors":"Kolli Bharghavi, Rohini Sugandi, Burjikindi Madhuri, R. Channakeshava, Basavaraj S. Yenagi","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1885","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1885","url":null,"abstract":"The most significant effect of inadvertent application of pesticides has been the eradication of natural enemies. It is necessary to assess the insecticidal qualities, mammalian toxicity, and safety to natural enemies before incorporating in IPM. This study evaluates the impact of some insecticides on natural enemies of groundnut defoliators viz., Spodoptera litura (F), Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner), Thysanoplusia orichalcea (F), Aproaerema modicella (Deventer) and Maruca vitrata (Geyer). The results revealed maximum occurrence of coccinellid and spider predators in untreated control, and all the insecticides were comparable as regards their effect.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"160 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140462389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. P. Vineetha, P. J. Vineesh, P. Kavyamol, George Jerin
{"title":"New Reports of Subfamily Oxytelinae from South India (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae)","authors":"V. P. Vineetha, P. J. Vineesh, P. Kavyamol, George Jerin","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1809","url":null,"abstract":"Six new reports of staphylinids viz., Anotylus glareosus (Wollaston, 1854); Oxytelus bengalensis (Erichson, 1840); Oxytelus incisus (Motschulsky, 1858); Oxytelus lividus (Motschulsky, 1858); Oxytelus nigriceps (Kraatz, 1859) and Oxytelus puncticeps (Kraatz,1859) are recorded for the first time from south India. The current geographical distribution of these are provided.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"417 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140466224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Banka Kanda Kishore Reddy, Malleswari Sadhineni, M. Johnson, V. Siva Jyothi, M. Ravi Kishore, G. Sasikala, B. Chandana, G.T. Madhavi, K. Sudharani, K. Madhavi
{"title":"Evaluation of Insecticides against Pin Worm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) on Tomato","authors":"Banka Kanda Kishore Reddy, Malleswari Sadhineni, M. Johnson, V. Siva Jyothi, M. Ravi Kishore, G. Sasikala, B. Chandana, G.T. Madhavi, K. Sudharani, K. Madhavi","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1689","url":null,"abstract":"Tomato pin worm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is one of the most destructive pests. This experiment was undertaken to evaluate the performance of selected insecticides (chlorantraniliprole 18.5SC @ 0.3 ml/l, spinosad 45SC @ 0.3 ml/ l and profenophos 40% + cypermethrin 04%EC @ 2ml/ l) during 2021 and 2022 under open field conditions. Results revealed that chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC performed well in reducing the larva (2.80 and 2.60 larva/ plant), live mines (1.10 and 1.20/ plant) and fruit damage (7.58 and 6.08%) followed by spinosad larva (3.40 and 2.80 larvae/plant), live mines (3.40 and 3.20/ plant) and fruit damage (8.13 and 10.12%) during 2021 and 2022, respectively.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"14 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140468356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karim Nébié, R. Dabiré, Alassane Koussoube, Issaka Zida, A. Sawadogo, Lucien Sawadogo, Antoine Richard Tiendrebeogo, Boureima Tassembédo, Rabiéta Semde, L. C. Otoidobiga, S. Niassy
{"title":"Biology of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Reared on Third Instar Larvae of Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae)","authors":"Karim Nébié, R. Dabiré, Alassane Koussoube, Issaka Zida, A. Sawadogo, Lucien Sawadogo, Antoine Richard Tiendrebeogo, Boureima Tassembédo, Rabiéta Semde, L. C. Otoidobiga, S. Niassy","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1319","url":null,"abstract":"The biology of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) was studied on third instar larvae of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) to optimize its mass rearing in the laboratory. The mean parasitoid emergence rate ranged from 55–92% during its first 13 days of life. The number of females was higher than that of males. The mean development time from egg to adult emergence was 20.14± 0.02 days in females and 17.72± 0.02 days in males. Fed females lived longer than fed males. Food-deprived females and males lived 72 hr after emergence. The lifespan of males and females was 16.42± 0.53 and 15.86± 0.35 days, respectively, in pairs exposed to B. dorsalis larvae.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"1492 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140466749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of Plant Extracts against Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) in Brown Mustard Brassica juncea L","authors":"Kunal Kaushik, Rajesh Kumar","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1664","url":null,"abstract":"Brown mustard is one of the widely consumed leafy vegetables in Sikkim, India. The present investigation was an effort to find out an alternative approach to control aphid incidence organically, by using locally available plant extracts with high spray efficacy on mustard aphid Lipaphis erysimi (kalt) in the organic state of Sikkim. The experiment included six plant extracts viz. Schima wallichii, Datura stramonium, Athyrium filix-femina, Piper betle, Alnus nepalensis and Artemisia vulgaris along with cow urine and neem oil at two concentrations. Results revealed that maximum reduction in incidence was observed with Schima wallichii @5%. Growth, yield and quality components were also found to be significantly superior in the treatment with S. wallichii.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"38 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140463744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Venkatesh, S. Jeyarani, M. Murugan, P. Kavitha, R. Venkatachalam, K. Suresh, K. Prakash
{"title":"Decoding Antixenotic Mechanism of Resistance in Cassava Genotypes against Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)","authors":"K. Venkatesh, S. Jeyarani, M. Murugan, P. Kavitha, R. Venkatachalam, K. Suresh, K. Prakash","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1874","url":null,"abstract":"Screening 375 cassava genotypes at Tapioca and Castor Research Station, Salem, India against whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) revealed eight highly resistant genotypes namely, Me 743, Me 650, Me 637, Me 739, Me 148, Me 874, Me 25, and Me 707, maintaining fewer than 20 insects/plant across crucial growth stages (3-6 months after planting). Trichome analysis revealed prevalent non-glandular, simple, single-celled elongated or irregular-shaped structures. Correlation studies between whitefly incidence and trichome density indicated a positive relationship (0.39) without statistical significance, emphasizing the role of trichomes in conferring resistance. India’s cassava genetic diversity holds significant promise in the creation of resistant variety.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"83 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140464215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mintesnot Worku, Yohannes Kefale, Misganaw Gelaye, Moges Marie
{"title":"Efficacy of Insecticides against Fall Army Worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) on Sorghum","authors":"Mintesnot Worku, Yohannes Kefale, Misganaw Gelaye, Moges Marie","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1835","url":null,"abstract":"Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) is an important pest of sorghum, which is causing heavy losses in Ethiopia. This study was conducted at the Metema experimental site Gondar, Ethiopia during main cropping seasons of 2020 and 2021 to determining appropriate rate of selected insecticides against S. frugiperda larvae using randomized complete block design with three replications. Melkam variety used at a seed rate of 15 kg ha-1 and plot size of 22.5 m2 was used. Plots sprayed with Proven and Agrolambacin in company recommendation rate reduced the incidence of larvae and gave higher grain yield. Cost benefit analysis showed that maximum net benefit (ETB 63,410.3 ha-1) was obtained with followed by Agrolambacin 55535 ETB ha-1.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"12 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140463841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Population Dynamics of Mustard Aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) and its Coccinellid Predators","authors":"Archana Shukla, Ashwani Kumar","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1553","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1553","url":null,"abstract":"Field experiments were conducted during 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 to determine the population dynamics of mustard aphid Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt) and its coccinellid predators on two mustard varieties viz. Rohini (highly susceptible) and RH0749 (least susceptible) in relation with different abiotic factors. The infestation was observed in last week of December to the first week of March, the overall mean indicates the incidence was at its peak in the second week of February. Maximum incidence of 160-120/ five plants was recorded on Rohini while 160-100/five plants on RH0749. The predatory activities of coccinellids viz., Cheilomenes sexmaculata (L), Coccinella septempunctata (F) and Coccinella transversalis (F) revealed significant positive correlation with aphid incidence.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"44 32","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140464633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}