Population Dynamics of Hadda Beetle Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (F) on Indian Ginseng Withania somnifera
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted on the hadda beetle Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (F) to document its seasonal incidence on Indian ginseng during kharif season, 2021. The study on the population dynamics revealed that the infestation started in the first week of September and reached peak in second week of October grub and adult occurrence revealed a significant positive correlation with maximum temperature (r=0.64), while the minimum temperature, relative humidity and rainfall showed insignificance. The natural enemies observed were chrysopid, Chrysoperla zastrowi arabica (Henry et al.), Camponotus compressus (F), Monomorium indicum Forel and spider.
Source: Indian Journal of Entomology
Authors: T Neelam Kumari, K C Kumawat, Suresh Choudhary, Akhter Hussain, R K Meena
Institution: Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409113609