New distribution records of Bactrocera spp. from Himachal Pradesh

Authors

  • Maneesh Pal Singh Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh
  • Divender Gupta Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh
  • Isha Sharma Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2022.438

Keywords:

Bactrocera spp., fauna, new distribution records, Bactrocera zahadi, Bactrocera watersi, cucurbits, Himachal Pradesh, fruit and exfruit, traps

Abstract

Survey undertaken to assess the distribution of fruit fly fauna in Himachal Pradesh revealed new distribution records of two species viz., Bactrocera watersi (Hardy) and Bactrocera zahadi (Mahmood) observed on cucurbitaceous crops. Bactrocera zahadi a member of the B. tau complex is a serious pest in the mid and low hills of Himachal Pradesh covering the districts of Una, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Chamba and Shimla. It was observed both on fruit and exfruit, while B. watersi was observed only from Solan region in traps.

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Published

2023-06-01

How to Cite

Pal Singh, M., Gupta, D., & Sharma, I. (2023). New distribution records of <i>Bactrocera</i> spp. from Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Entomology, 85(2), 428–429. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2022.438

Issue

Volume 85, Issue 2, June 2023

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