Himachal Journal of Agricultural Research

Vinay Singh ¹, A. K. Sood ¹, P. R. Shashank ²

Affiliations
1 CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur-176 062, IN
2 Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, IN

Abstract

Pecan [Carya illinoensis (Wang) K Koch.] fruits were found infested by two husk feeders, Garella ruficirra (Hampson) and Conogethes sp. during July-August, 2015 at Palampur representing mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh. The infestation ranged from 10-65 per cent in different orchards/ plantations. Feeding by these insects resulted in appreciable reduction in yield due to pre-mature fruit drop and secondary infection of micro-organisms. Amongst two husk feeders, G. ruficirra was the dominating species (95%). Both of them were recorded for the first time infesting pecan and seem to be new pest record of pecan in India.

Keywords

Husk Feeder, Garella ruficirra, Conogethes sp., Pecan, New Record.

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