Distribution and Feeding Preference of Giant African snail Lissachatina fulica (Bowdich 1820) in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Lissachatina fulica is a polyphytophagous pest effecting native biodiversity and agricultural crops.Considering this the distribution and feeding preferences of in three sites of Karnataka state was observed.The snails were fed with leaves of commonly Lissachatina fulica available garden plants like and their consumption was recorded.Abundance of Areca catechu, Basella alba, Carica papaya, Piper betel Lissachatina fulica was more in Arecanut plantation (68 snails/quadrate), followed by home gardens and least in river bank.Among the single types of plant leaves and combination of leaves of provided to check the preferential plants for feeding, consumption of Areca catechu, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Musa parasidisiaca, Carica papaya, Basella alba was maximum than the other plants.The abundance of these plants in the selected sites was observed and snails were found actively feeding on these plants.in Dakshina Thus, abundance of Lissachatina fulica Kannada district .could be attributed to the presence of these plants for feeding However, plants preferred by Gaint African snails can be good baits to trap these snails, aiding in pest control and crop protection.The thorough comprehension of the feeding behaviour relating to the crop types can enable targeted crop protection strategies such as precision-based crop protection approaches.
Source: Indian Journal of Ecology
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413505358