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Insect pests of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Kenya

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2011

B. M. Khaemba  and
Mutuku J. Mutinga
B. M. Khaemba
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya
Mutuku J. Mutinga
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya
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Abstract

The pest complex of sunflower and its relative abundance and economic importance are discussed. A total of 80 insect species were collected—five of these were recorded on roots, 51 on stems and leaves and 29 on floral parts and developing seed. The major pests of sunflower commonly encountered in all the localities studied were Agrotis segetum Schiff, Agrotis ypsilon Hfn, Plusia orichalcea F., Nezara viridula L. and Heliothis armigera HB.

Keywords

Sunflower pestsHelianthus annuusAgrotisPlusiaNezaraHeliothis
Type
Research Article
Information
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , Volume 3 , Issue 4 , December 1982 , pp. 281 - 286
Copyright
Copyright © ICIPE 1982

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