Leaf Roller, Crypsiptya coclesalis Walker (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae), a Major Pest of Bamboos in Nurseries and Plantations

Leaf roller, Crypsiptya coclesalis Walker (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae : Pyraustinae), is a major pest of bamboos in Central India, causing serious economic loss of growth and yield in nurseries, plantations and natural forests. The present paper succinctly describes its distribution, host plants, feeding behaviour, nature of damage, pest status, damage impact in relation to species, variety and seed source variation, and natural enemies of this most pernicious pest of bamboos. It causes a real menace and receives undivided attention of scientists and foresters to find out a long-term solution of the problem. Some of the management strategies have also been given to check the menace of this pest.