Confirmation of Elaphria agrotina (Guenée, 1852) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on sugarcane

Vinícius F. Nascimento; Letícia B. de Lacerda; Pedro G. Peixoto; Dagmara G. Ramalho; Joice M. de Souza; Sarah C. da Silva; Gilson F. de Matos; Sergio A. De Bortoli

doi:10.37486/2675-1305.ec06017

Authors

Vinícius F. Nascimento São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7730-9469
Letícia B. de Lacerda São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6148-4884
Pedro G. Peixoto São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6256-7358
Dagmara G. Ramalho São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4756-1051
Joice M. de Souza São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7174-8839
Sarah C. da Silva São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2006-2515
Gilson F. de Matos São Martinho SA, São Martinho Farm, Pradópolis, São Paulo, Brazil/São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil
Sergio A. De Bortoli São Paulo State University (FCAV/Unesp), Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0957-6164

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37486/2675-1305.ec06017

Keywords:

Elaphriini, Secondary Pest, Damage in Sugarcane Crop, Soil Pest

Abstract

This study reports the observation of Elaphria agrotina (Guenée, 1852) (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) attacking sugarcane (Saccharum spp.). These specimens were collected in a sugarcane field under renovation while feeding on bait traps made from sugarcane stalks. Larvae were also detected within soil layers up to 6 cm deep, near to crop residues and rhizomes. Notably, they were found on sugarcane plants displaying 'dead heart' symptoms. The presence of this species in bait of sugarcane stalks raises concerns about potential secondary damage to the crop, which is already susceptible to other pests, and the possibility of it causing infestations in healthy plants.

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