Behavioral response of spodoptera litura (F) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to selected herbs and eggplant
Issue Date
1-2013
Abstract
Oviposition preference and behavioral bioassays were conducted to determine suitable companion plants for the management of the common cutworm Spodoptera litura (F) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in eggplant (Solanum melongena). The effects of selected plants on the larval development and survival of S. litura, were studied under laboratory conditions. Choice tests demonstrated fewer cutworm egg masses on eggplant presented together with either lemon grass, oregano or basil than sole eggplant over a 24 h period. On the other hand, marigold increased the number of egg masses on eggplant. Larval survival and development of the common cutworm indicate that eggplant, lemon grass, oregano, and Ageratum conyzoides leaves cannot support larval growth. Field trials need to be conducted to verify that lemon grass, oregano and basil can serve as good companion herbs for eggplant.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of the International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences
ISSN
0859-3132
Volume
19
Issue
2
Page
95-103
Document Type
Article
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Physical Description
tables, graphs
Language
English
Subject
Companion plants, Larval development, Oviposition preference
Recommended Citation
Calumpang, S.M.F. (2013). Behavioral response of spodoptera litura (F) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to selected herbs and eggplant. Journal of the International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences, 19 (2), 95-103.
Digital Copy
yes