Dubey, V.K., Kalleshwaraswamy, C.M., Joshi, S., & Shivanna, B.K. 2022 Diversity and Diagnostics of Sternorrhynchan Insect Pests Infesting Arecanut. Indian Journal of Entomology 84(3): 509-515

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  • Notes: Investigations were carried out in major arecanut growing districts of Karnataka during 2019-2020 to know the species composition of sternorrhynchan pests viz., mealybugs, scales and aphids. A total of 14 species of sternorrhynchan sucking insect pests were recorded in the arecanut growing districts.