Altitudinal distribution off the Lantana lace bug Teleonemia scrupulosa Stai. in the Anaimalai hills (Western Ghats), India

Abstract

The study of altitudinal distribution of the Lantana lace bug Teleonemia scrupulosa Stal. in the Anaimalai hills (Western Ghats), India showed that the tingids were well adapted to the warmer climatic conditions prevalent at lower altitudes. The pest poulation was highest during summer, while heavy precipitation resulted in a slight decrease.

Keywords:

• Lantana
• Teleonemia scrupulosa