International Journal of Entomology Research

Authors
Arti Khati, Rajesh Yadav

Abstract
The lime butterfly (Papilio demoleus) is one of the most commercially important pests in the developing citrus industries in India along with different regions of the world, causing nursery destruction, but it is typically perceived to be a minor pest of mature plants. Rutaceae family members for the invasive outer Australian subspecies and Fabaceae family members for the Australian subspecies are its primary natural host plants. The abundance of eaten food is greatest on the same varieties of Citrus aurantium and Citrus limon. According to the previous research report, the amount of damage is observed to range from 21-54% on newly growing plants to 8-19% on nursery plants and 3-11% on tree branches. 4-6 larvae can defoliate citrus plant of 1-2 ft height during their development and can also be responsible for dropping off trees. Pyrethroid, deltamethrin endosulfan, carbaryl, dichlorvos chemical pesticides are strongly effective in the management of larvae of Papilio demoleus. Several biological control methods and mechanical methods are used to control the Papilio demoleus through integrated pest management techniques, which is the best alternative to chemical pesticides.