First report of the beetle Henosepilachna nana (Kapur, 1950) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Maharashtra with special reference to molecular phylogeny and host plants
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A ladybird beetle, collected from different localities of Kolhapur and Satara districts (Maharashtra) was identified as Henosepilachna nana (Kapur, 1950). The presence of this species in Maharashtra considerably extends its range to the north-west by about 700 km. Since this species is found on vegetables, Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.), Cucumber (Cucumis spp.), and Karit fruit plant (Cucumis spp.). It is being recorded for the first time that this species is a pest of these vegetables. Also, molecular phylogeny has been studied for the first time in this species in which, this species is the sister taxon of Henosepilachna boisduvali. This species has been described briefly with colour photographs of male genitalia, female coxites and the 6th sternal plate of female, tarsi, & pronotum. Henosepilachna nana is being reported for the first time from Maharashtra and now the molecular data of this species is available.
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Shivaji University, Kolhapur
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