Division of Entomology, Faculty of Horticulture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar - 190 025, Jammu & Kashmir, India
*Corresponding authors' Present Address: Division of Entomology, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Wadura - 193 201, Jammu & Kashmir, India, E-mail : ishfaqskuast@gmail.com
Online published on 20 December, 2024.
This study aimed to compile comprehensive information on the insects that affect nectarine crops, emphasizing both the pests and their natural enemies. The main insect pests identified include aphids, thrips, mites, black-headed fireworms, and trunk borers, causing notable damage to nectarine trees. Natural predators associated with these pests were also documented, including ladybird beetles (Coccinella spp.), green lacewings (Chrysoperla spp.), syrphid flies (Episyrphus baltatus, Sphaerophoria scripta), pirate bugs, predatory mites, praying mantises, and spiders.
Natural enemies, Nature of damage, Nectarine, Pest complex
