AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

Agriculture Research: NAME OF THE PROJECT RESEARCH AND CONTROL MEASURES OF SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA Abstract: The adult moths are 32 to 40 millimeters (1+1⁄4 to 1+1⁄2 in) wing tip to wing tip, with a brown or gray forewing, and a white hindwing. There is slight sexual dimorphism, with males having more patterns and a distinct white spot on each of their forewings. The first larval instar is light colored with a larger dark head. As they develop through instars, they become browner with white lengthwise lines. They also develop dark spots with spines. The fall armyworm is widely distributed in all over india . It cannot overwinter in below freezing temperatures. so it only survives the winter in the most southern regions of the india, Because of this, the fall armyworm is a more prominent pest in south states. However, seasonally it will spread across the north States and up to south states, inhabiting areas with suitable food supplies. Introduction Scientific name: Spodoptera frugiperda Order: Lepidoptera Higher classification: Prodenia Family: Noctuidae Rank: Species Phylum: Arthropoda Kingdom: Animalia The potential global distribution of S. frugiperda has been modelled using CLIMEX.

BY:DR.B.VIVEKANANDAREDDY RESEARCH SCIENTIST BY:P.SWATHANTHRA NAGIREDDY RESEARCH SCIENTIST BY:DR.D.SHARA VIJAY BABU AND COMMITTEE.