Distribution and Abundance of White grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in Jalna, Maharashtra, India

In India, white grubs have recently become a more challenging pest. The white grubs are sometimes known as May-June beetles or Chaffer beetles. White grubs consume plant roots, and their beetles consume the leaves of their hosts. The extent of their infestation has been widely publicized over the past few years, with reports coming from all around the nation. Because of the inability to manage their damages, most farming operations have essentially abandoned efforts to control these pests. The Indian state of Maharashtra includes Jalna. Holotrachia consaguinea Bl., Holotrachia longipennis Fab., Holotrachia rosettae Br., Leucopholis lepidophora Bl. (Melolonthidae), and Anomola sp. (Rutelidae) are the five main species of white grubs, particularly in Maharashtra. Scarabaeidae adults were gathered for the current study from the leaves of host plants including Citrus limetta, Saccharum officinarum, Sugar cane, and pigeon pea. The Holotrachia longipennis is the most prevalent species in Jalna, a city in the Indian state of (Maharashtra). Research efforts have focused on studying these pests and their impact on various host plants such as Citrus limetta, Saccharum officinarum (sugarcane), and pigeon pea. Understanding the behavior and biology of these pests is crucial for developing effective management strategies to mitigate their damage and protect agricultural yields in affected areas like Maharashtra.

M. A. Aute*1 and S. A. Saraf2 Click here to download file

Short communication | Published online : 19-Mar-2024