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Annotated checklist of natural enemies of tea aphid, Aphis aurantii Boyer de Fonscolombe (Homoptera: Aphididae) in India
Authors
Rajendra Singh, Yogendra Kumar Payasi, Suresh Kumar Kol
Abstract
The tea aphid, Aphis aurantii Boyer de
Fonscolombe, is a major pest of tea (Camellia sinensis) in India. A
review of published records documented 58 aphidophagous predator species
belonging to 6 orders and 10 families, and 8 parasitoid species belonging to
Aphelinidae and Braconidae (Aphidiinae). Predators were dominated by
Coccinellidae (31 species) and Syrphidae (19 species), highlighting their
importance in the natural regulation of tea aphid populations. Coccinella
septempunctata was the most widely distributed predator, occurring in eight
states. Predator diversity was highest in Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Karnataka.
Among parasitoids, aphidiine braconids predominated, with Lipolexis oregmae,
Binodoxys indicus, and Aphidius colemani showing the widest
distribution across major tea-growing regions. Assam supported the highest
parasitoid richness. The study demonstrates that coccinellid beetles, syrphid
flies, and aphidiine parasitoids constitute the principal natural enemy complex
of Aphis aurantii in India and represent valuable biological control
agents for sustainable tea pest management.
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Pages:554-559
How to cite this article:
Rajendra Singh, Yogendra Kumar Payasi, Suresh Kumar Kol "Annotated checklist of natural enemies of tea aphid, <i>Aphis aurantii</i> Boyer de Fonscolombe (Homoptera: <i>Aphididae</i>) in India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 554-559
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