Open AccessStudies on the Biology of Leaf Roller, Ancylis sativa (Liu) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) a Major Pest of Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana)
Author(s) -
Imtiaz Ahmed Nizamani,
Muhammad Ibrahim Khaskheli,
Aslam Bukero,
Niaz Ahmed Wahocho,
Shafique Ahmed Nizamani,
Naeem Qureshi
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of basic and applied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1927-5129
DOI - 10.6000/1927-5129.2016.12.36
Subject(s) - ziziphus , mauritiana , biology , tortricidae , pest analysis , lepidoptera genitalia , horticulture , pupa , botany , larva
Jujube, Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.is one of the most important fruit crops of Sindh, Pakistan, and isconsumed due to good flavour and high nutritional value. However, the occurrence of Jujube leaf roller Ancylis sativa (Liu) is a major threat to reduce the production of fruits, ultimately causing tremendous economic loss to the growers. The present study is the first comprehensive attempt on biology of Jujube leaf roller. There were five larval stages between egg and pupa. Adults were usually tan or brown, have mottled areas or dark bands. Average size of adult measured 9.53 mm long and 2.85 mm wide, wing span ranging from 16 to19 mm.