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• First Report of Lohiella longicornis (Noyes & Hayat) (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Encyrtidae) from India with a Key to Indian Species

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Authors

A. Rameshkumar ¹, J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 27, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 43–45

Abstract

The encyrtid species, Lohiella longicornis (Noyes & Hayat) is reported for the first time in India and the male of the species is described. A key to the Indian species of Lohiella is provided along with host details.

Keywords

Encyrtidae, Lohiella longicornis, Description, Male, Key To Species.

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References

• Hayat M, Narendran TC, Remadevi OK. 2003. Parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea; Ceraphronoidea) reared mainly from Coccoidea (Homoptera) attacking sandalwood, Santalum album L. Oriental Insects 37: 319–321.
• Noyes JS. 1980. A review of the genera of Neotropical Encyrtidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea). Bull British Mus. (Nat His) (Ent). 41: 107–253.
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• Notes on Diagnosis and Biology of Aenasius bambawalei Hayat (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), a Parasitoid of the Invasive Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Sternorrhyncha: Pseudococcidae)

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹, S. K. Rajeshwari ¹, Ankita Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects, Post Bag No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560024, Karnataka, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 23, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 463-466

Abstract

Aenasius bambawalei Hayat (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), is a specific, solitary endoparasitoid ofPhenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley, a major invasive pest on cotton in all the cotton growing states in India. This paper provides a short diagnostic description of A. bambawalei with illustrations to facilitate easy identification and notes on the biology of A. bambawalei on P. solenopsis in the laboratory. The mean duration of development of A. bambawalei from egg laying to pupation was 8.85±0.21 days and pupation to adult emergence took 7.35±0.15 days in males and 7.00±0.16 in females. The mean total duration of development of A. bambawalei from egg laying to adult emergence was 16.10±0.25 days (range 14-18 days). The adults survived for 2-4 days on water, but the mean longevity was considerably enhanced on 50% honey (70.95±2.30 days in females and 49.00±2.35 days in males). Unmated females produced 100% male progeny. Four hyperparasitoids of A. bambawalei were recorded on field collected samples namely, Prochiloneurus pulchellus Silvestri, P. albifuniculus (Hayat et al.), and P. aegyptiacus (Mercet) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) and Promuscidea unfasciativentris Girault (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae).

Keywords

Aenasius bambawalei, Phenacoccus solenopsis, Diagnosis, Biology, Hyperparasitoids.

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References

• Bertschy, C., Turlings, T. C. J., Bellotti, A. and Dorn, S.2000. Host stage preference and sex allocationin Aenasius vexans, an encyrtid parasitoid of thecassava mealybug. Entomologia Experimentalis etApplicata, 95: 283–291.
• Hayat, M. 2009. Description of a new species of AenasiusWalker (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), parasitoidof the mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsisTinsley (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) in India.Biosystematica, 3: 21–26.
• Hodgson, C., Abbas, G., Arif, M. J., Saeed, S., andKarar, H. 2008. Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley(Sternorrhyncha: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae),an invasive mealybug damaging cotton inPakistan and India, with a discussion onseasonal morphological variation. Zootaxa,1913: 1–35.
• Nagrare, V. S., Kranthi, S., Biradar, V. K., Zade, N. N.,Sangode, V., Kakde, G., Shukla, R. M., Shivare,D., Khadi, B. M. and Kranthi, K. R. 2009.Widespread infestation of the exotic mealybugspecies, Phenacoccus solenopsis (Tinsley)(Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), on cotton in India.Bulletin of Entomological Research, Publishedonline by Cambridge University Press 19 Feb2009 doi:10.1017/S0007485308006573.
• NCIPM, 2008. Record of new parasitoids onmealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis. NCIPMNewsletter, 14: 2.
• Tanwar, R. K., Bhamare, V. K., Ramamurthy, V. V., Hayat,M., Jeyakumar, P., Singh, A. and Bambawale,O. M. 2008. Record of new parasitoids onmealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis. IndianJournal of Entomology, 70: 404–405.

• Additions to the Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) of Meghalaya with special Reference to Encyrtidae, Mymaridae and Aphelinidae

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Authors

A. Rameshkumar ¹, J. Poorani ¹, V. Naveen ¹

Affiliations
1 Division of Insect Systematics, ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, H. A. Farm post, Bellary road, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 29, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 49-61

Abstract

Encyrtidae, Mymaridae and Aphelinidae were surveyed from Ri-Bhoi, Jaintia hills, East Khasi hills, and West Khasi hills districts of Meghalaya in 2013. New distribution records of 55 genera and 61 species of encyrtids, mymarids aphelinids and eucharitids for Meghalaya state are documented.

Keywords

Encyrtidae, Mymaridae, Aphelinidae, Distributional Records, India, Meghalaya.

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• Occurrence of the Hispa Asamangulia cuspidata and its Parasitoids in South India

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Authors

J. Srikanth ¹, P. Mahesh ¹, K. P. Salin ¹, J. Poorani ²

Affiliations
1 ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore 641 007, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru 560 024, IN

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Current Science, Vol 109, No 12 (2015), Pagination: 2288-2295

Abstract

The occurrence of the leaf miner Asamangulia cuspidata Maulik (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae: Hispini) on sugarcane in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, is reported here with notes on pest biology and parasitoid activity. A minor pest in a few states of subtropical India, the miner was first noticed in May 2014 during routine surveys. Systematic observations in selected experimental and growers' plots revealed low levels of incidence and intensity, the highest mean attack rates being 4.18% on plant basis and 12.41% on leaf basis. Mean mined leaf area showed a high of 4.24 sq. cm and it constituted 1.28% of the total leaf area. Cross-sections of young and mature mines indicated feeding on softer tissues by the solitary grub in the early stages, but extensive mining by the grown-up grub leading to complete drying of the mined area. One apparently new Bracon sp. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), two Pediobius spp. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and one Eurytoma sp. (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) were recovered from the miner. While Bracon sp. contributed 70% to the overall parasitism rate of 39.3%, the remaining parasitoids accounted for 30% with likely hyperparasitism among them. The possible origin of the miner and the role of parasitoids in its natural control at the present study site are also discussed.

Keywords

Leaf Miner, Parasitoids, Parasitism, Pest Biology, Sugarcane.

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• Occurrence of Chrysoperla zastrowi arabica Henry et al. (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), a Cryptic Song Species of Chrysoperla (Carnea-group), in India

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Authors

T. Venkatesan ¹, J. Poorani ², K. S. Murthy ¹, S. K. Jalali ¹, G. Ashok Kumar ¹, Y. Lalitha ¹, R. Rajeshwari ¹

Affiliations
1 Biological Control, Post Bag No. 2491, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560024, Karnataka, IN
2 Biological Control, Post Bag No. 2491, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore - 560024, Karnataka., IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 22, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 143-147

Abstract

The Chrysoperla species (carnea-group) widely used in India in augmentative biological control programmes was found to be Chrysoperla zastrowi arabica Henry et al. The acoustic profile of the mating song of this species was analyzed and found to match that of C. zastrowi arabica, the song species characterized earlier as 'Cc5 generator'. The correct taxonomic name for this species remains to be determined as it is morphologically identical to C. sillemi (Esben-Petersen), a species already known from India. Molecular characterization of the species was also done and the DNA sequence of the ITS-2 region was deposited in GenBank (Accession No. DQ 825504, as that of C. sillemi). The implications of this finding are discussed.

Keywords

Chrysopidae, Carnea-group, Chrysoperla zastrowi Arabica, C. sillemi, India, Molecular Characterization, Song Analysis.

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• New Distribution and Host Records of Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) from India

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Authors

Ankita Gupta ¹, J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 Biological Control (ICAR), Post Bag No.2491, H. A. Farm post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore, 560 024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 22, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 261-265

Abstract

New distribution and host records of Chalcidoidea from various parts of India are listed. Eupelmas auiipodu Ashmead is recorded for the first time from the Indian subcontinent. Ischiodou scutettaris (F.) is a new host record for Syrpliopliagus aeruginosas (Dalman). In ail, 14 species including eight pteromalids, viz., Dinarmiis basaltis (Rondani), Merismomorpha uiiuuta Sureshan, Mesopolobus minutus Sureshan & Narendran, Oricoruna arcolensis (Mani & Kurian), Pachynenron aeneum Masi, Spliegigaster reticulata Sureshan & Narendran, Syutomopus carinaliis Sureshan & Narendran and Tricliomalopsis thekkadieusis Sureshan & Narendran; three encyrtids, viz., Cerchysius laticeps Kerrich, Homalotylus ferrierei Hayat et al., and Syrpliopliagus aeruginosas (Dalman); one culophid, Euderus albitarsis (Zetterstedt); and two eupelmids, viz., Aiiastatus acherontiae Narayanan et al. and Eupelmiis antipoda Ashmead, are recorded from different parts of India and the details are provided.

Keywords

Chalcidoidea, Encyrtidae, Eulophidae, Eupelmidae, India, New Records, Pteromalidae.

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• First Record of Hippodamia variegata (Goeze) (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) from South India

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control, Post Bag No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore-560024, Karnataka, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 21, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 295-296

Abstract

The variegated ladybird, Hippodumia variegata (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellini), is reported lor the first time from Karnataka in South India. The present distribution of the beetle and the implications of its further spread are discussed.

Keywords

Coccinellidae, Distribution, Hippodamia variegata, India.

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• Biology and Rearing Requirements of an Anthocorid Predator, Blaptostethus pallescens Poppius (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae)

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Authors

Chandish R. Ballal ¹, S. P. Singh ¹, J. Poorani ¹, Tripti Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control (ICAR) P.B. No. 2491, H.A. Farm Post, Bellary Road Bangalore 560024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 17, No 1 (2003), Pagination: 29-33

Abstract

Biology and feeding potential of an anthocorid predator, Blaptostethus pallescens Pop pius were studied on the eggs of alternate host, Corcyra cephalonica (Stainton). Approximately 100 UV irradiated C. cephalonica eggs are required for rearing one nymph throughout its nymphal period of about 16 days (4-11 eggs per day) and 630 eggs for an adult throughout its longevity (3-19 eggs per day). Adult females had a greater feeding potential (943 eggs per adult) in comparison to males (381 eggs per adult). Utilising 9cc of C. cephalonica eggs, 1000 B. pallescens could be produced. The lab-reared adults had a very high longevity (38- 78 days) and fecundity (110-203 nymphs/female), indicating the suitability of C. cephalonica eggs for mass production.

Keywords

Biology, Blaptostethus pallescens, Corcyra cephalonica, Feeding Potential, Rearing.

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• Notes on the Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) of the Indian Subcontinent, Including New Synonymies

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control (lCAR), Post Bag no. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Hebbal, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 18, No 2 (2004), Pagination: 185-187

Abstract

Additions to and changes in the checklist of Coccinellidae of the Indian subcontinent, including new synonymies and distribution records, are listed. The following new synonymies are established (valid name first): Brumoides suturalis (fabricius) = Brumoides kolhapurensis Sathe and Bhosale; Coccinella transversalis Fabricius = Coccinella madhuri Sathe and Bhosale = Coccinella bhuimungi Sathe and Bhosale = Coicinella yaminii Sathe and Bhosale; Coelophora bissellata Mulsant = Coelophora orientatis Sathe and BhoSlllc; Harmonia octomaculata (Fabricius) = Harmonia soyabinii Sathe and Bhosale; Propylea dissecta (Mulsant) = Horniolus mirajensis Sathe and Bhosale; fIle is eineta (Fabricius) = flleis darbarii Sathe and Bhosale; Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius) = Menochius tuljapurensis Sathe and Bhosale = Meflochilus shivajensis Sathe and Bhosale = Menochilus kharipi Sathe and Bhosale; Synonycha grandis (Thunberg) = Coccinella yogini Sathe and Bhosale; Scymnus (Pullus) castaneus Sicard = Scymnlls (Pullus) marathi Sathe and Bhosale; Scymnus (Seymnus) indica Sathe and Bhosale (not Scymnus indicus Weise, 1908) = Scymnus (Scymnlls) nubilus Mulsant; Stethorus ifldira Kapur = Stethorus guangxiensis Pang and Mao; and Platynaspis bimaculata Pang and Mao = Platynaspis kapuri Chakraborty and Biswas

Keywords

Checklist, Coccinellidae, Distribution, Indian Subcontinent, New Synonymies.

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• Ceratovacuna lanigera Zehntner (Homoptera:Aphididae) a Serious Pest of Sugarcane in Maharashtra and Attempts at its Management by Biological Means

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Authors

R. J. Rabindra ¹, Prashanth Mohanraj ¹, J. Poorani ¹, S. K. Jalali ¹, S. Joshi ¹, S. Ramani ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control (ICAR), Post Bag No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Hebbal, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 16, No 2 (2002), Pagination: 171-172

Abstract

Serious and unprecedented infestations by the sugarcane woolly aphid, Ceratovacuna lanigera Zehntner were witnessed on the leaves of 4·9 month old sugarcane crop in Kolhapur and Pune districts of Maharashtra during September-October, 2002. During surveys for natural enemies, seven predators were recorded in Kolhapur, of which Dipha?aphidivora (Meyrick) was observed to be the most promising. In Pune district, only Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius) was recorded. Limited field releases of the coccinellid, Synonycha grandis (Thunberg) collected from the bamboo woolly aphids at Bangalore and the chrysopid, Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) were made in a small area at Kolhapur. S. grandis adults and C. carnea eggs were recovered 2 to 3 weeks after release, indicating their survival in the field.

Keywords

Biological Control, Ceratovacuna lanigera, Sugarcane, Synonycha grandis.

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• Bioecology of Sticholotis cribellata Sicard (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Potential Predator of Melanaspis glomerata (Green) (Homoptera: Diaspididae)

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Authors

Sunil Joshi ¹, J. Poorani ¹, S. P. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control (ICAR) P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road Hebbal, Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 15, No 1 (2001), Pagination: 21-26

Abstract

Sticholotis cribellata Sicard (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is recorded for the first time as a predator of Melanaspis glomerata (Green). Its host range and seasonal incidence are detailed and the immature stages described and illustrated. The egg, larval, and pupal stages lasted for 6.9. 19.5, and 8.6 days, respectively, and adult longevity was 40.41 days. The average fecundity was 48.9 eggs/female. The larvae and adults consumed on an average 653.95 and 1822.49 M. glomerata crawlers, respectively, throughout their life span. S. cribellata appears to be a promising bioagent of M. glomerata in view of its high feeding potential and amenability to large scale mass multiplication.

Keywords

Bioecology, Melanaspis glomerata, Predator, Sticholotis cribellata, Sugarcane.

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• First Record of Microserangium Miyatake (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from India, with Description of a New Species

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control (ICAR), P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Fann post, Bellary Road, Hebbal Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 14, No 1 (2000), Pagination: 45-47

Abstract

The genus Microserangium Miyatake (Coccinellidae, Coleoptera) is recorded for the first time in India and Microserangium brunneonigrum sp. n. is described from Tamil Nadu.

Keywords

Coccinellidae, First Record, India, Microserangium, New Species.

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• A New Species of Serangium Blackburn (Coleoptera: Coccineiiidae), with a Key to Species, from India

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 Project Directorate of Biological Control, P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore 560024, Karnataka, IN

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Journal of Biological Control, Vol 12, No 1 (1998), Pagination: 55-61

Abstract

Serangium serratum sp. n. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Sticholotidinae), predatory on Heteropsylla cubana Crawford (Homoptera: Psyllidae) is described, along with a key to Indian species.

Keywords

Serangium, New Species, Heteropsylla cubana, Key to Species Coccinellid.

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• First Report of Encarsia dispersa Polaszek (Hymenoptera:Aphelinidae) as a Parasitoid of Rugose Spiralling Whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), A Recent Invasive Pest in India, with Notes on its Predators

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹, R. Thanigairaj ¹

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Trichy - 620102, Tamil Nadu, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 31, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 1-4

Abstract

Encarsia dispersa Polaszek (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), an exotic parasitoid fortuitously introduced in India in the late 1990s along with spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), is reported here as a parasitoid of the rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin, a recent invasive pest in India. This is the first report of this host association for E. dispersa, a parasitoid of many species of Aleurodicus in its native geographic range. This marks the reappearance of E. dispersa in South India more than a decade after its total displacement by E. guadeloupae. Predators of the rugose spiralling whitefly observed on banana in Tamil Nadu and Kerala are also listed.

Keywords

Encarsia Dispersa, India, Predators, Rugose Spiralling Whitefly.

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• First Report of Bulaea lividula bocandei Mulsant (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae) from India with Notes on its Diagnosis, Host Plants and Distribution

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹, H. Sankararaman ², V. Sathyaseelan ²

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirapalli – 620 102, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Entomology, Annamalai University, Chidambaram – 608 002, Tamil Nadu, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 31, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 194-197

Abstract

Bulaea lividula bocandei Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), hitherto known from North Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan, is recorded for the first time from India (Tamil Nadu). Suaeda maritima (L.) Dumort. (Chenopodiaceae), a common halophytic plant in mangroves, is recorded as a new host plant of B. lividula bocandei. A brief diagnostic account of the species with illustrations is given along with details on its host plants and distribution.

Keywords

Bulaea, Coccinelloidea, Indian Subcontinent, Range Expansion.

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• Biodiversity and Predatory Potential of Coccinellids of Rice Ecosystems

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Authors

Chitra Shanker ¹, M. Sampathkumar ², V. Sunil ¹, S. Amudhan ¹, G. Sravanthi ³, B. Jhansirani ⁴, J. Poorani ⁵, Gururaj Katti ¹

Affiliations
1 ICAR - Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, Telangana, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Hebbala, Bengaluru - 560024, Karnataka, IN
3 Mango Research Station, Nuzvid - 521201, Dr YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh, IN
4 ICAR - Indian Institute of Rice Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500030, Telangana,, IN
5 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thayanur post, Tiruchirapalli - 620102, Tamil Nadu, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 32, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 25-30

Abstract

Coccinellid species belonging to fifteen genera, under five tribes of the family Coccinellidae were collected and identified in this study. Harmonia (Fab.) was the most predominant in southern regions and Coccinella septumpunctata L. was more abundant in the northern and hill regions. Margalef richness index ranged from 9.07 to 14.00 while the species richness directly measured by Hills number H0 ranged from 5-10, with highest species richness present at Malan, Himachal Pradesh. The highest predation was observed in female H. octomaculata which fed on a maximum of 8.00, 7.42 and 6.59 brown planthopper (BPH), WBPH white backed planthopper (WBPH) and green leafhopper (GLH) respectively per day, while the lowest was observed in Propylea dissecta which fed on 3.18 to 4.50 hoppers per day. Coccinellids like H. octomaculata can be utilized in biological control programmes as a part of Integrated Pest Management to reduce pest outbreaks.

Keywords

Biodiversity, BPH, Coccinellids, Predatory Potential, Rice, WBPH.

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• B. R. Subba Rao (1925–2020)

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J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Tiruchirappalli 620 102, IN

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Current Science, Vol 120, No 5 (2021), Pagination: 955-956

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• Screening alcohol-preserved samples for cassava mealybug, Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), a recent invasive introduction to India

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Authors

J. Poorani ¹, Sunil Joshi ², R. Thanigairaj ¹, J. Diraviam ³

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirappalli 620 102, IN
2 ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, PB No 2491, HA Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru 560 024, IN
3 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pulutheri, R.T. Malai Post, Kulithalai, Karur district 621 313, IN

Source

Current Science, Vol 122, No 8 (2022), Pagination: 981-984

Abstract

Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Pseudococcidae), one of the most serious pests of cassava worldwide, was recently introduced to India. Surveillance, early detection and mapping of its distribution in cassava-growing areas are essential to prevent it from spreading further. Several species of mealybug are known to infest cassava in India; their authoritative identification normally requires preparation of slide mounts, which is a highly skilled and time-consuming process. A simple method is described here for screening alcohol-preserved samples of mixed-species infestations for cassava mealybug.

Keywords

Alcohol-preserved samples, cassava mealybug, invasive pests, Sternorrhyncha.

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• Larvae of Perixera illepidaria (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), an emerging pest of mango, migrate to banana for pupation and to meet their nemesis

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J. Poorani ¹, A. Mohanasundaram ², R. Thanigairaj ²

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirappalli 620 102, IN
2 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirappalli 620 102, India, IN

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Current Science, Vol 122, No 12 (2022), Pagination: 1367-1370

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• Overcoming The Taxonomic Impediment: An Action Plan For India

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J. Poorani ¹

Affiliations
1 ICAR-National Research Centre for Banana, Thogamalai Road, Thayanur Post, Tiruchirappalli 620102, Tamil Nadu

Source

Indian Journal of Entomology, Vol 84, No S1 (2022), Pagination: 104-107

Abstract

Insect taxonomy in India has been on a terminal decline and the unknown and undocumented insects of India face the threat of extinction before they are formally described due to climate change, habitat destruction and other anthropogenic factors. Ways to overcome the so called ‘Taxonomic impediment’, loosely defined as the lack of experts and funds and other resources for taxonomic research, are briefly discussed in the Indian context. A combination of concise morphological descriptions, high resolution digital imaging and open access web publishing with at least minimum molecular characterization (COI sequences) appears to be an ideal way to promote fast track documentation of Indian insects. Needless to add, increased funding and opportunities for insect taxonomy is the foremost requirement to further the cause of insect taxonomy in India. For this, insect taxonomic services should be recognized as a major input in agricultural pest management technology by ICAR and state agricultural universities.

Keywords

Insect taxonomy, taxonomic impediment, diversity, India

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