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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Seasonal occurrence of major insect pests of groundnut in Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu, India
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Raghavi, M Kandibane, S Thulasi
Abstract

Field studies were conducted during Kharif 2020 and Rabi 2020–2021 at Hasthinapuram village, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, to study the seasonal occurrence of major insect pests of groundnut in relation to weather parameters. The predominant pests recorded were the groundnut leaf miner, Aproaerema modicella, tobacco leaf caterpillar, Spodoptera litura, leafhopper, Empoasca kerri, and aphid, Aphis craccivora. During Kharif 2020, peak incidence of A. modicella and S. litura were recorded during the 35th standard week with 67 and 60 larvae per 50 plants, respectively, whereas E. kerri and A. craccivora reached maximum populations of 130 and 170 individuals per 50 plants during the 40th and 44th standard weeks, respectively. During Rabi 2020–2021, peak populations of A. modicella, S. litura, E. kerri, and A. craccivora were observed during the 11th, 10th, 7th, and 4th standard weeks, respectively.

Correlation analysis indicated significant positive association of A. modicella and S. litura with maximum and minimum temperatures, while E. kerri and A. craccivora exhibited negative correlation with temperature and positive association with relative humidity. Rainfall showed no significant influence on pest incidence during both seasons. These findings highlight the importance of temperature and relative humidity on the regulation of pest population in groundnut ecosystems and may aid in developing weather-based pest forecasting under integrated pest management.
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Pages:173-178
How to cite this article:
Raghavi, M Kandibane, S Thulasi "Seasonal occurrence of major insect pests of groundnut in Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu, India". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 173-178
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