Uzi Fly (Exorista Sorbillans) In Muga Silkworms (Antheraea Assamensis Helfer) And Its Management Practises: A Review
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Assam's traditional heritage is muga silk. Muga silk has a unique reputation due to its inherent golden yellow tint. Muga silkworm raising is an outdoor crop; hence, crop loss due to insect pests is a big issue for muga rearers. Several insect pests harm silkworms, including the uzi fly, earwig, dermestid beetle, praying mantis, reduviid bug, stink bug, wasps, and red ants. Among pests, the Uzi fly is an economically significant endo-larval parasitoid that produces a 15% to 20% yield loss. In addition to the economic impact, these insect pests also pose a threat to the overall sustainability of muga silk production. Efforts are being made by researchers and farmers to develop effective pest management strategies to minimise crop losses and ensure the continued success of the muga silk industry in Assam.
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