African Entomology (2008) 16, 203-208

A. Manrakhan, D. Abeeluck and A. Gokool (2008)
Assessment of damage by Cryptophlebia peltastica (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera : Tortricidae) in litchi orchards in Mauritius
African Entomology 16 (2), 203-208
Abstract: Patterns of damage by Cryptophlebia peltastica (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera : Tortricidae) on litchi fruits, Litchi chinensis Sonnerat, at varying stages of maturity were determined in four orchards in Mauritius during two consecutive litchi seasons. Damage was found to start at a very early stage in the season, when fruits were 3 mm in diameter. In three orchards there were no significant differences in damage incidence by C. peltastica during the fruiting season. In the fourth orchard, a significant increase in fruit damage was observed at the end of the season. Damage levels of up to 20 % on litchi fruits were observed when no control actions were implemented.
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Database assignments for author(s): Aruna Manrakhan

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
damage/losses/economics

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Cryptophlebia peltastica	Lychee/litchi (Litchi chinensis)	Mauritius