Dispersal of Larvae of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda in Maize

Authors

  • Rakesh, Kumar Behera Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560065, Karnataka
  • Murali Mohan K. Department of Agricultural Entomology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 560065, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2023.1516

Keywords:

Spodoptera frugiperda, Zea mays, behaviour, larval dispersal, movement, infestation, mean distance, management, sampling, non-directional movement, cages, field, directional movement

Abstract

A comprehensive understanding of the pattern of larval dispersal is important to establish the criteria for sampling, statistical analysis and the development of reliable and sustainable management strategies. The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a notorious pest of maize all over the world was reported from the Indian subcontinent in 2018. The present study assessed plant-to-plant dispersal pattern of larvae of S. frugiperda in caged field conditions of maize. The mean distance travelled by the larvae after infestation ranged from 0.36± 0.36 to 1.05± 0.18 m. The maximum distance travelled by the larvae was up to 1.50 m. There was no significant difference between the number of larvae recovered concerning the direction (n-s) within the row. The distances covered by them in both directions were not significantly different either. The larval dispersal pattern suggested non-directional movement of the caterpillars.

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Published

2023-09-01

How to Cite

Kumar Behera, R., & Mohan K., M. (2023). Dispersal of Larvae of Fall Armyworm <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> in Maize. Indian Journal of Entomology, 85(3), 567–571. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2023.1516

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Volume 85, Issue 3, September 2023

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