Research Article | Published: 22 September 2017

Sal Defoliation in Kanha Tiger Reserve - Search for Causative Agents

N. Roychoudhury

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 40 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 273-276 | 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-L95FCJ | Cite this article

Abstract

Surveys  conducted  during the  epidemic  defoliation in Sal forests of  Kanha  Tiger  Reserve, Mandla Forest Division, Madhya Pradesh, revealed the occurrence of four insect defoliators belonging to the order Lepidoptera, viz. Caviria sericea Moore (Lymantriidae), Hyposidra talaca Walker (Geometridae) Trabala vishnou Lefroy (Lasiocampidae) and Trypanophora semihyalina Kollar (Zygaenidae). The defoliation period was observed to be rainy season of the year (July-October). Defoliation intensity was noticed to be varied greatly. Complete defoliation of Sal trees was recorded and some ranges were observed to be severely affected. Among the insect species recorded, C. sericea is the first record of occurrence of Sal defoliator.

Keywords

Sal Defoliators, Epidemic Defoliation, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

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Roychoudhury, N., 2017. Sal Defoliation in Kanha Tiger Reserve - Search for Causative Agents. Indian Journal of Forestry, 40(3), pp.273-276. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-L95FCJ

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