2024 Vol. 30 No.1 PP 20-22
https://doi.org/10.33451/florafauna.v30i1pp20-22
Trabala vishnou (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) : A polyphagous pest of forest trees in Jharkhand, India
Seema Keshari
Department of Zoology,
Ranchi University, RANCHI (JHARKHAND), INDIA
*Corresponding Author :
E-mail:seemakeshari@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The present work deals with the biology of Trabala vishnou (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) on forest trees. Regular monitoring
of forest trees during April 2022 - March 2023 for pest occurrence revealed severe defoliation by this hairy caterpillar. Caterpillars
feed heavily on the tender foliage causing severe defoliation. The members of this family are called lappet moth and tent
caterpillars. Studies on the biological attributes reveal the important information about the life cycle, and the better management
strategy. Life cycle was studied in laboratory under normal conditions.
KEY WORDS : Defoliation, Foliage, Hairy caterpillar, Life cycle, Trabala vishnou