A. Yasmin, M. Shanthi, M. Murugan, S. Vellaikumar, M. L. Mini, R. Nalini
{"title":"Impact of Solvents and Extraction Methods on the Insecticidal Activity of Sesbania grandiflora L. Leaf Extracts against Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella","authors":"A. Yasmin, M. Shanthi, M. Murugan, S. Vellaikumar, M. L. Mini, R. Nalini","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1721","url":null,"abstract":"Diamond back moth Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is a notorious pest of cruciferous crops causing extensive damage. The present study compares the insecticidal activity of Sesbania grandiflora extracts in hexane, ethyl acetate, and ethanol obtained from two extraction methods: Soxhlet and cold maceration against P. xylostella. Soxhlet extraction by all the solvents showed a distinct effect on larval mortality, adult emergence, and the growth and development of second-instar larvae than cold maceration extraction. Soxhlet ethanolic extract at 5% had significantly better insecticidal activity than cold maceration, with complete larval mortality. The antifeedant index was also higher in ethanol extract, followed by ethyl acetate and hexane extract. However, there was no significant variation in the developmental period. Thus, Soxhlet ethanolic extract of S. grandiflora is concluded to have a promising insecticidal activity on P. xylostella.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"732 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140465668","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}
Sanghamitra Saharia, Manabendra Nath, Shibani Kalita, Dimpimoni Kalita, S. Bardoloi
{"title":"Identification and Toxicity Evaluation of Beauveria sp. Associated with White Muscardine Disease in Muga Silkworm Antheraea assamensis Helfer","authors":"Sanghamitra Saharia, Manabendra Nath, Shibani Kalita, Dimpimoni Kalita, S. Bardoloi","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1698","url":null,"abstract":"The present study is an effort to isolate and identify the Beauveria sp. from white muscardine infected Antheraea assamensis Helfer (muga silkworm) larvae collected from rearing fields. The isolate was subjected to morphological identification followed by DNA barcoding analysis by sequencing the ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 region. The isolate was identified morphologically up to genus level. For molecular identification, the DNA was first isolated, amplified by using PCR followed by sequencing the ITS region. A phylogenetic tree was also constructed based on the data obtained from sequencing to trace the evolutionary history of the isolated fungus. The fungal species was identified as Beauveria bassiana with 98.6% sequence similarity with already documented B. bassiana strains. The toxicity of the isolated fungus was also evaluated against A. assamensis larvae. The LC50 value was determined at 96 hr and recorded at 1.1x108 spore/ ml concentration.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"186 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140468935","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}
J. S. Pavan, R. D. Dodiya, M. N. Rudra Gouda, B. L. Raghunandan, Nainesh B. Patel, C. N. Rajarushi
{"title":"Report of Maruca vitrata (F) Nucleopolyhedrovirus","authors":"J. S. Pavan, R. D. Dodiya, M. N. Rudra Gouda, B. L. Raghunandan, Nainesh B. Patel, C. N. Rajarushi","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1873","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the potential of nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPVs) as a sustainable solution for managing legume pod borer Maruca vitrata (F). Distinctive signs of viral infection, such as suspended deceased larvae on cowpea leaves, and virus spread have been observed. Microscopic examination reveals characteristic polyhedral inclusion bodies (PIBs), confirming MaviNPV as the causative agent. Symptoms, including decreased activity and mortality in younger larvae, larval-pupal intermediates and deformed pupae have been observed. Reproductive disruption is evident through the absence of an egg mass and discharge of fluid from emerged adults. Bioassay results highlight age-dependent susceptibility, with higher mortality in early instars.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"42 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140463394","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}
B. Keerthana, M. Chalam, P. Radhika, P. Lavanya Kumari
{"title":"Screening of Castor Germplasm against Tobacco Caterpillar Spodoptera litura F and Castor Semilooper Achaea janata L","authors":"B. Keerthana, M. Chalam, P. Radhika, P. Lavanya Kumari","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1858","url":null,"abstract":"Twenty three castor genotypes screened against two important pests viz., Spodoptera litura (F) and Achaea janata (L). The results revealed that none of the genotypes were resistant. Based on the defoliation scale nine genotypes viz., GC-3 (9.86% defoliation), ICS-164 (10.13%), DCH-519 (10.48%), YTP-1 (10.92%), DCS-107 (11.78%), DCS-8g (12.70%), DCS-9 (12.72%), 48-1 (13.63%) and GC-2 (14.33%) were categorised as tolerant to S. litura and A. janata. Three genotypes viz., Haritha (21.58%), SKI-215 (23.81%) and SKI-291 (24.07%) were categorised as moderately tolerant. In these genotypes, the minimum larval incidence range was 0.31 to 0.51 larvae plant-1 in case of S. litura, whereas the minimum larval incidence range was 0.49 to 0.64 larvae plant-1 in case of A. janata.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"1034 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140467539","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":"Toxicity Response of Some Insecticides on Insect Egg Parasitoid Trichogramma japonicum (Ashmead)","authors":"Md. Imraj Zaman, L. C. Patel","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1409","url":null,"abstract":"Lethal role of some insecticides including one of recent introduction (broflanilide) on Trichgramma japonicum Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) was assessed by exposing its juvenile stages (egg, larva and pupa) inside the host eggs and adults by residual contact. Transgenerational effect was also studied. The results revealed varied level of toxicity among these test methods. Treatment (insecticide) wise overall toxicity was also determined, and insecticides were grouped into different toxicity classes. Chlorantraniliprole and flubendiamide were harmless (< 30% mortality) followed by cyantraniliprole, emamectin benzoate, novaluron + indoxacarb and broflanilide which were harmless to slightly harmful (< 79% mortality). Slightly harmful was teflubenzuron, chlorfenapyr and azadirachtin. Spinosad was slightly harmful to moderately harmful (< 99% mortality).","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"136 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140467856","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}
Patil S. A., Kadam D. R., Deshmukh K. V., Bankar D. R., Parjane N. V.
{"title":"Efficacy of Ready-Mix Insecticides against Fall Army Worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) on Maize","authors":"Patil S. A., Kadam D. R., Deshmukh K. V., Bankar D. R., Parjane N. V.","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1453","url":null,"abstract":"During kharif 2019, the efficacy of combined insecticides against the fall army worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) in maize was assessed. Chlorantraniliprole 9.3%+ lambdacyhalothrin 4.6%ZC was the most effective. Fipronil 4% + acetamiprid 4%SC was less effective. All treatments were effective in increasing the yield- chlorantraniliprole 9.3% + lambdacyhalothrin 4.6 %ZC gave maximum grain yield (40.70 q/ ha) while maximum benefit cost ratio was obtained with thiamethoxam 12.6 + lambdacyhalothrin 9.5%ZC (1:28.33).","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"391 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140464796","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}
N. Priyanka, O. Shaila, M. Anuradha, V. Divya Rani, M. Rajashekhar
{"title":"Effect of Newer Insecticides against the Major Insect Pests of Groundnut","authors":"N. Priyanka, O. Shaila, M. Anuradha, V. Divya Rani, M. Rajashekhar","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1868","url":null,"abstract":"Efficacy of some newer insecticides were tested against the groundnut leaf miner Aproaerema modicella (Deventer), tobacco caterpillar Spodoptera litura (F), gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) and natural enemies (coccinellids) of groundnut. Tolfenpyrad @ 2.5ml/ l was significantly superior in controlling defoliator pests. The next best treatments were tolfenpyrad @ 2ml/ l, spinetoram @ 0.5ml/l, tolfenpyrad @ 1.5ml/ l, thiamethoxam+ lambdacyhalothrin @ 0.4ml/ l. The highest incremental cost benefit ratio (ICBR) was obtained in the treatments with tolfenpyrad @ 2.5ml/ l.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"509 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140466158","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":"Characterization of Dominant Cuticular Hydrocarbons in Inversion and Inversion-Free Strains of Drosophila ananassae (Doleschall)","authors":"K. R S, Jayaramu S. C.","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1275","url":null,"abstract":"Cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) of Drosophila ananassae (Doleschall) was characterized and identified using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. A high % of methyl-branched alkanes were identified in all inversion (2LA, 3LA and 2LA+3LA) and inversion-free strains followed by linear alkanes and alkenes. The present work unfolds the significant patterns of variations in the isomeric forms of methylated alkanes between the inversion and inversion free strains (F-46.6; df-3, p 0.005), and non-significant between the sex (F-2.14; df-1, p 0.2394). But in linear alkanes shows significant variation between the inversion strains (F-30.49; df-3, p 0.009) and between the male and female (F-115.45; df-1, p 0.001) was observed. In particular there is a significant correlation between the chromosomal inversion and synthesis of CHCs in D. ananassae. Unique blend of CHCs in Drosophila performs dual role as desiccation resistance and act as chemical signalling molecule. Linear alkanes are majorly involved in desiccation resistance but in methyl- branched CHCs length variation is a key determinant of desiccation resistance. Presence of longer methyl- branched alkanes and higher desiccation resistance, shorter the carbon chain length act as a signalling molecules. The current study revealed the influence of chromosomal inversion on the cuticular hydrocarbon profile in D. ananassae.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"93 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140465579","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}
O. Adagba, Yao N’guessan, Tano Djè Kévin Christian, Ossey Christian Landry, Soro Senan
{"title":"Bioecology of Reduviid Rhynocoris Rapax- Predator of Podagrica decolorata","authors":"O. Adagba, Yao N’guessan, Tano Djè Kévin Christian, Ossey Christian Landry, Soro Senan","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1596","url":null,"abstract":"Flea beetle Podagrica decolorata (Duvivier) is a defoliator of okra. The study of some biological parameters of bedbug, Rhynocoris rapax (Stal) was carried out in locality of Man, The study is part of the control of this crop pest. Boxes were used to rear the insects. A thermohygrometer was used to determine the regular temperature and humidity. Larval monitoring revealed five larval stages, with the longest development time of 16.28±2.41 days for stage 5. The highest survival rate was observed for fifth-stage larvae (96.09± 03.14%). Female biological cycle was an mean 82.10± 09.41 days, and male biological cycle was an mean 68.67± 08.44 days. The sex ratio was 0.58. This study revealed positive correlations between humidity and the larval cycle, followed by negative correlations between temperature and the larval cycle.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"146 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140498087","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}
Amit Choudhary, Bharathi Mohindru, Ramandeep Kaur, Jaspal Singh, P. Chhuneja
{"title":"Partial Solar Eclipse Affects Apis Mellifera L Forging Activity","authors":"Amit Choudhary, Bharathi Mohindru, Ramandeep Kaur, Jaspal Singh, P. Chhuneja","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.708","url":null,"abstract":"Bees use sun’s position for navigation and thus a solar eclipse may affect this capability. Present study was conducted during partial solar eclipse on June 21, 2020 at Ludhiana, Punjab. Apis mellifera L foragers’ activity at the hive entrance was recorded through a digital bee counter. Bees’ activity increased normally, i.e. 771 and 823 bees/ 15 mins coming in and going out of the hive, respectively before the start of eclipsephase. At peak obscuration it decreased slightly but non-significantly. Changes in hive temperature andhumidity might have limited the recruitment of foragers. Hence, no peak activity was recorded duringpeak obscuration, which otherwise was recorded on ordinary days at 1345 hr.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"14 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140498537","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}