INCIDENCE OF LEAF INFESTATION BY ARTHROSCHISTA HILARALIS (WALKER) [LEPIDOPTERA : PYRALIDAE] ON NEOLAMARCKIA CADAMBA (ROXB.) IN JHARKHAND.

Larval infestation by Kadamb defoliator, Arthroschista hilaralis (Walker) was observed for the first time in the Kadamb plantation of Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi and adjoining areas of Jharkhand state. A brief account of the larval incidence and behaviour is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]