Temperature-dependent life history and demographic traits of the invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) on maize.
Temperature-dependent life history and demographic traits of the invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) on maize.
Oshin Bhargav,Naveen Aggarwal,J. Jindal
2025 · DOI: 10.1017/S0007485325100497
Bulletin of entomological research · 0 Citations
TLDR
The temperature range of 26-30 ± 1°C was found to be optimal for both survival and reproduction of S. frugiperda, aligning with kharif season temperatures in North India, particularly Punjab, whereas extreme summer or winter temperatures may limit population development.