Population of Pink Borer, Sesamia inferens (Walker) (Noctuidae : Lepidoptera) in Rice Stubbles and its Parasitoids

Authors

  • Ankit K. Mishra Division of Entomology Institute of Agricultural Sciences Bundelkhand University, Jhansi-284128
  • Arun Baitha Division of Crop Protection ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow-226002
  • Pradeep Kumar Division of Entomology Institute of Agricultural Sciences Bundelkhand University, Jhansi-284128
  • Deepmala Kurre Division of Entomology Institute of Agricultural Sciences Bundelkhand University, Jhansi-284128

Keywords:

Sesamia inferens, parasitoids, Sturmiopsis inferens, Tetrastichus sp., Isotima sp., Temelucha sp., rice eco-sysytem

Abstract

The pink borer, Sesamia inferens (Walker) (Noctuidae :Lepidoptera) is a polyphagous borer and attacks many crops. The mean number of larvae varied from 0.3- 121.1 per clump. The more number of larvae was observed from last week of November 2020 to January 2021 (81.0-121.1) than Febraury and March. The pupal population was more than in the month of January (last week) to March (second week). Four parasitoids were recorded on pink borer.i.e., Sturmiopsis inferens, Temelucha sp., Isotima sp and Tetrastichus sp. The activity of these parasitoids started from January and maximum in February to March.The per cent field parasitisation by Temelucha sp., Sturmiopsis inferens, Isotima sp and Tetrastichus sp range from 22.5-30.0;20-40:4-12.3 and 40-70,respectively. These potential parasitoids will helpful for developing efficient pest management against this borer. Further studies need to be carried out to develope protocols for its mass rearing in the laboratory on an alternate host, release technique, taxonomical study and survival in the field.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Mishra, A. K., Baitha, A., Kumar, P., & Kurre, D. (2022). Population of Pink Borer, <i>Sesamia inferens</i> (Walker) (Noctuidae : Lepidoptera) in Rice Stubbles and its Parasitoids. HEXAPODA, 29(1&amp;2), 14–18. Retrieved from http://hexapoda.in/index.php/hexapoda/article/view/23

Issue

Volume 29, Issue 1&2, January-December 2022

Section

Pest ecology and population monitoring

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