Field Insect Pests of Rohida (Tecomella undulata) in Arid Zones of Rajasthan

Abstract

Insects associated with Tceomella undulata in arid zones of Rajasthan have been listed and briefly discussed. Ptialus teeomello (Cioniindae, Curculioniodae: Coleoptera) and Stegmawphora sp. (Cosmopterygidae : Lepidoptera) are the key pests on established trees. whereas, Nadiosa siva (Lasiocampidae: Lepidoptera), Odolltotennes obesus (Termitidae: Isoptera) and Holorrichia consanguinca B1. ( Melolonthidae: Coleoptera ) are the key pests innurselY. Exorista sp. ( Tachinidae: Diptera ) is the major regulatory factor determining incidence and damage by Ptiolus tecomella.