Indian Journal of Entomology
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  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 81
  • Issue: 4

Review on fruit piercing moths of the genus Othreis

Department of Zoology, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, 431004, Maharashtra

*Email: chavanrj@gmail.com

Abstract

This review is on the occurrence and other details of fruit piercing moths of the genus Othreis, which are known as pests on the fruit crops in India. These moths occur on pomegranate, citrus and orange in Maharashtra. The details known on the diversity, seasonal abundance, and biology and management are reviewed. The review reveals about twelve species belonging to the genus Othreis (Eudocima).

Keywords

Othreis, Eudocima, fruit piercing moths, review, diversity, abundance, biology, management