Host Preference and Developmental Dynamics of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith)

Authors

  • Lutfi Afifah Agrotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jl. HS. Ronggo Waluyo, Puseurjaya, Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, Jawa Barat 41361
  • Vania Utami Hidayah Agrotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jl. HS. Ronggo Waluyo, Puseurjaya, Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, Jawa Barat 41361
  • Vani Nur Oktaviany Subagyo Research Center in Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor, Cibinong, Bogor, West Java
  • Tatang Surjana Agrotechnology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Jl. HS. Ronggo Waluyo, Puseurjaya, Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, Jawa Barat 41361

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.2013

Keywords:

Spodoptera frugiperda, invasive pest, alternative hosts, development rates, feeding behaviour, mortality rates, Zea mays, Glycine max, Carica papaya, Brassica oleraceae var. acephala, non-choice test, lifecycle

Abstract

The invasive fall army worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) is a major global agricultural pest, originally from tropical and subtropical America, now affecting over 80 plant species across Africa, Asia, and beyond. This study examines its host preferences and developmental dynamics, focusing on four host plants: Zea mays L., Glycine max L., Carica papaya L., and Brassica oleraceae var. acephala L. Using a complete randomized design, mortality and developmental rates of larvae were evaluated. These results revealed that C. papaya and B. oleraceae leaves resulted in maximum larval mortality (80 and 65%, respectively). This can be attributed to the presence of secondary metabolites like tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which exhibit toxic and antifeedant properties. This study highlights the armyworm's ability to adapt to alternative hosts like G. max and B. oleraceae, even surviving on C. papaya leaves, typically used as a botanical pesticide.

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Published

2024-08-05

How to Cite

Afifah, L., Hidayah, V. U., Subagyo, V. N. O., & Surjana, T. (2024). Host Preference and Developmental Dynamics of Fall Armyworm <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J E Smith). Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.2013

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