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New Record of the Genus Paranthrenella Strand (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) from India and its Infestation on Avocado

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A member of the genus Paranthrenella Strand (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) is reported for the first time from India. This is also the first report of Paranthrenella sp. on avocado (Persea americana Miller). Time of occurrence, nature and intensity of damage as well as biology details are discussed. Symptoms of infestation were confirmed from several places in Idukki district, with an extent of 70% at Attappallam area, Kumily Panchayath, Idukki district, Kerala (9° 37’12’’ N, 77° 9’6’’ E); 76.24% of the branches showed symptoms of drying.

Source: Indian Journal of Entomology

DOI: 10.55446/ije.2024.2209

Authors: Nafeesa M, Nandhini D, Shashank P R, Murugan M, Simi A

Institutions: Kerala Agricultural University, Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Language: English

Topic: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4402852449

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