First record of Pandora formicae on ant, Camponotus angusticollis and Batkoa amrascae on white leaf hopper, Cofana spectra in rice agroecosystem of India

Two entomophthoralean fungi, Pandora formicae and Batkoa amrascae were reported for the first time from India as a dominant biocontrol agents of Camponotus angusticollis and Cofana spectra, respectively in rice agroecosystem. The biocontrol potential of B. amrascae studied under field conditions during 2012-2016 showed its ability in drastically reducing the population of C. spectra in rice fields and the nursery and could be used as a potential biocontrol agent against white leaf hopper.