Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This study explores the chaetotaxy, and biology of immature stages of the tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura (F) which is a major pest of crops. From Himachal Pradesh, apricot (Prunus armeniaca), curly dock weed (Rumex crispus), apple (Malus domestica) and plum (Prunus salicina) are reported as its new hosts. It takes 29-39.32 days to complete its lifecycle with six larval instars. The chaetotaxy of final instar and pupal morphology are described and illustrated.
Source: Indian Journal of Entomology
Authors: Amritpal Singh Kaleka, Yachana Kapoor
Institution: Punjabi University
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4402192829