First report of Antigastra catalaunalis on sesame in Greece

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Published: Nov 3, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.14824
Keywords:
sesame leaf webber and capsule borer Crambidae severe infestation insect feces
K. B. Simoglou
Rural Economy & Veterinary Directorate of Drama; Department of Quality and Phytosanitary Inspections
A. I. Anastasiades
Hellenic Agricultural Organisation - 'Demeter'
J. Baixeras
3University of Valencia; Institute of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology
E. Roditakis
Hellenic Agricultural Organisation - 'Demeter'; Institute of Olive Tree, Subtropical Plants and Viticulture, Department of Viticulture, Vegetable Crops, Floriculture and Plant Protection
Abstract
In August 2016, severe infestations of sesame crops by the sesame leaf webber and capsule borer, Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), were recorded in rural areas of the Regional Unit of Drama, Northern Greece. Larval feeding-damage symptoms were observed on leaves and capsules. Infestations were recorded in all of the inspected sesame fields. The infestation levels were considerable high resulting in significant economic loss. To our knowledge, this is the first report of A. catalaunalis severe infestation on sesame in Greece.
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