1Division of Entomology and Nematology, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesseraghatta Lake P.O., Bengaluru-560089, India
2Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India
*E-mail: jaiinsect@gmail.com
Online published on 27 November, 2019.
In the recent past, mango inflorescences in India are being heavily attacked by multiple species of polyphagous caterpillars belonging to families viz., Crambidae, Nolidae, Lymantridae, Tortricidae, Eutellidae, Hespiiridae, Pyralidae, Noctuidae etc. (Order: Lepidoptera). These caterpillars are causing severe damage to mango flowers than conventional pests like hoppers. The possible reasons for this observed change in the pest dynamics on mango flowers have been discussed in detail in this report.
Mangifera indica, inflorescence, lepidopteran pests, herbivore interactions, climate change, insecticides
