2024 Vol. 30 No.1 PP 104-106

https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v30i1pp104-106

Calopepla leayana (Coleoptera :Chrysomelidae) – A pest of Gmelina arborea from Jharkhand with emphasis on its Biology and Control

Seema Keshari

Department of Zoology,
Ranchi University, RANCHI-834008 (JHARKHAND), INDIA
*Corresponding Author : E-mail:seemakeshari@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Calopepla leayana (Coleoptera :Chrysomelidae) is a major pest of Gmelina arborea from Jharkhand. A detailed study on the bionomics was done during the period of two years in 2021-2023 and under control measures in laboratory conditions. The pest is active from march-April to November-December. The beetles feed by cutting circular holes on leaves,destroy young buds of the developing shoots which causes negative effect on growth of the plant and sometimes the trees dry up when severe infestation is seen.

KEY WORDS : Bionomics, Calopepla leayana, Gmelina arborea, Infestation, Pest