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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2017, Vol. 5, Issue 6
Preliminary report on crambid moths (Lepidopterta: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) from different places in Tamil Nadu

S Rathikannu and N Chitra

A preliminary study on the occurrence of crambid moths in various locations of Tamil Nadu viz., Kodaikanal (10°12.329’N 077°20.257’E), Ooty (11°24.87’N 76°44.122’E), Yercaud (11°47.73’N 078°12.710’E) and Coimbatore (76°55.759N 11°00.986’E) was carried out. A total of 42 species of Crambidae were recorded. Among them, the subfamily Spilomelinae was the dominant group with 37 species followed by Pyraustinae, Crambinae and Cybalomiinae.
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How to cite this article:
S Rathikannu, N Chitra. Preliminary report on crambid moths (Lepidopterta: Pyraloidea: Crambidae) from different places in Tamil Nadu. J Entomol Zool Stud 2017;5(6):778-781.

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