1Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India
2Quality and Productivity Improvement DivisionICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Namkum, Ranchi-834010, Jharkhand, India
3Division of Germplasam collection and characterization, ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR), Bengaluru- 560 024, Karnataka, India
*E-mail: raju924rg@gmail.com
Online Published on 25 July, 2022.
Murraya koenigii (L.), an indigenous spice plant that belongs to family Rutaceae is highly valued for its aroma and medicinal value and is a basic ingredient in the southern culinary. Present study reports the infestation of white tortoise beetle, Silana farinosa (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on curry leaf at Kappanahalli village, Shivamogga, Karnataka. This is the first report of the sporadic outbreak of S. farinosa causing considerable economic damage to the plants. Besides, a brief note on different life stages and nature of damage on curry leaf is also provided with photographic illustrations.
Curry leaf, Incidence, Murraya koenigii outbreak, Silana farinosa, Tortoise beetle
