Abstract
A study of the insects associated with C. equisetifolia in Tamil Nadu revealed that, altogether 40 species of insects infested this tree species of which 28 species of insects were new records. The bark caterpillar, I. quadrinotata Walker was found to be the key pest, while other insects like Icerya purchasi Maskell and Nipaecoccus vastator (Maskell) caused only moderate damage. The need for monitoring the insects associated with Casuarina plantations to identify the emerging pest problems is highlighted.
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