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First Report of Aphid, Astegopteryx bambusae (Buckton) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Bamboo, Dendrocalamus strictus (Poaceae) from Gujarat, India

Parmar, N. L, Barad, C. S, Deb Sushma, Patel, R. M, Joshi, V. J

Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · pp. 921–925 · Published 10 Jul 2024

10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i72201

Abstract

The Survey was conducted on Bamboo, Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees during November, 2023 at C. P. College of Agriculture, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat, India. During survey we noticed Aphid, Astegopteryx bambusae (Buckton) infesting bamboo plantation. Damage is caused by sucking sap and upper side of infested leaves were covered with sticky exude. Adult female was apterous, broadly pear shaped, small in size and yellowish green or pale green in colour. Based on morphological and molecular characterization, the pest is identified as Astegopteryx bambusae (Buckton) and it is the first confirmed report of occurrence of new pest in Bamboo plantation of Gujarat, India.

Astegopteryx bambusae Dendrocalamus strictus Gujarat

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