Bionomics of Cryptophlebia ombrodelta Lower- A Major Pest of Tamarind

Authors

  • Rajesh Kumar Patel Department of Entomology, S G College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jagdalpur Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 492012, Chhattisgarh
  • Vandana Chadar Department of Entomology, S G College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jagdalpur Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 492012, Chhattisgarh
  • N. C. Mandawi Department of Entomology, S G College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jagdalpur Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 492012, Chhattisgarh
  • Y. P. S. Nirala Department of Entomology, S G College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jagdalpur Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 492012, Chhattisgarh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2022.436

Keywords:

Cryptophlebia ombrodelta, Lepidoptera, Tortricidae, tamarind, pest, loss, biology, lifestages, morphometrics, eggs, larva, pupa, adult

Abstract

The moth Cryptophlebia ombrodelta (Lower) is a destructive pest on tamarind, Tamarindus indica. Its biology and morphometrics are presented herein with rearing done in the laboratory. The mature larva measures about 1.7 to 2.14 cm (2.12 cm), with pinkish body. The moth is grey, with female laying pale yellowish to white, flat and rounded eggs near the peduncle joint of pod (fruit) or on the pod surface. The eggs hatch 6 to 9 days. The affected pods can be recognized by the entrance hole packed with excreta. It causes about 42% loss to tamarind fruits and completes 3 to 4 generations/year.

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Published

2023-06-01

How to Cite

Kumar Patel, R., Chadar, V., Mandawi, N. C., & Nirala, Y. P. S. (2023). Bionomics of <i>Cryptophlebia ombrodelta</i> Lower- A Major Pest of Tamarind. Indian Journal of Entomology, 85(2), 439–440. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2022.436

Issue

Volume 85, Issue 2, June 2023

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Research Communications
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