New Record of the Genus Paranthrenella Strand (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) from India and its Infestation on Avocado

Authors

  • Nafeesa M Cardamom Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University, Pampadumpara, Idukki 685553, Kerala
  • Nandhini D Division of Entomology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012
  • Shashank P R Division of Entomology, ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012
  • Murugan M Cardamom Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University, Pampadumpara, Idukki 685553, Kerala
  • Simi A Cardamom Research Station, Kerala Agricultural University, Pampadumpara, Idukki 685553, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.2209

Keywords:

Clear wing moth, Sesiidae, Synanthedonini, Persea americana, pest, biology, symptoms, infestation, damage, genitalia

Abstract

A member of the genus Paranthrenella Strand (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) is reported for the first time from India. This is also the first report of Paranthrenella sp. on avocado (Persea americana Miller). Time of occurrence, nature and intensity of damage as well as biology details are discussed. Symptoms of infestation were confirmed from several places in Idukki district, with an extent of 70% at Attappallam area, Kumily Panchayath, Idukki district, Kerala (9° 37’12’’ N, 77° 9’6’’ E); 76.24% of the branches showed symptoms of drying.

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Published

2024-08-29

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M, N., D, N., P R, S., M, M., & A, S. (2024). New Record of the Genus <i>Paranthrenella</i> Strand (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) from India and its Infestation on Avocado. Indian Journal of Entomology, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2024.2209

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