Biology of Hyblea purea Cramer (Lepidoptera: Hyblaedae) on Teak Tectona grandis L. (Lamiaceae) in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Hyblaea puera, commonly known as the teak defoliator, is one of the most destructive pests affecting Tectona grandis plantations throughout South and Southeast Asia. Its larval stages cause severe defoliation, leading to significant losses in timber quality and growth rate. The study revealed that H. purea is a serious pest of teak plants grown in farmer’s fields and forest areas in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The female moth laid 125.22 ± 24.07 eggs that hatched after an incubation period of 2.51 ± 0.41 days. There were five larval instars with a total duration of 13.76±2.96 days. The duration of the male and female pupal periods was 4.31±0.61 and 7±0.75 days. Male and female adults survived for a period of 6.31 ± 1.21 and 7.52 ± 0.85 days.
Source: Journal of Applied Entomologist
Author: Om Datta
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7166328449
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