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Taxonomy and distribution of agriculturally important plusiinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from southern Punjab, Pakistan

Research Authors
Zahid MahmoodSarwaraMuhammadSajjadaMuhammadFarhanbMalikNajam-ul-HassanbMuhammad FaisalShahzadcMuhammadBinyameenaIntazarAlidJunaidRahimeMohamedHashemfgSaadAlamrifHaseeb urRehman
Research Abstract

Taxonomic identification and classifications of insect pest genera Chrysodeixis and Ctenoplusia of the subfamily Plusiinae is very compulsory due to their phytophagous nature and potential to damage the cash as well as cereal crops. Taxonomy plays a key role in proper not only in identification and classification of the pest but also in designing a successful managing strategy. In current study, specimens of Chrysodeixis and Ctenoplusia genera were collected from different geographical areas of south Punjab, Pakistan and their diagnostic features were examined following taxanomic keys. The data of temperature, relative humidity and rainfall were also recorded during the study period. Genitalia was extracted by dissecting of the abdomen and inspected under Stereo microscope. The results revealed two new species, Chryodeixis maxus and Ctenoplusia oleraceaus, from south Punjab region in addition to previously reported species: Chrysodeixis furihatai. Suitable management of the voracious insect pest at appropriate time may help in sustaining the agriculture in Pakistan.

Research Date
Research Journal
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Research Publisher
Science direct
Research Rank
Q2
Research Website
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X21004666?via%3Dihub
Research Year
2021
Research Pages
8