AN OVERVIEW ON THE LIFE CYCLE OF SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA

Authors

  • Puja Dewanda Associate Professor, Zoology Department, S.D. Government College, Beawar, Rajasthan, India Author
  • Garima Kumawat Research Scholar, S.D. Government College, Beawar, Rajasthan, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/SARPS.v1.i1.2025.22

Keywords:

Life Cycle, Larval Instars, Invasive Pest, Metamorphosis

Abstract

The fall armyworm (FAW), or Spodoptera frugiperda, (J.E. Smith, 1797) is a significant pest affecting global maize production and other economically important crops. It is an invasive and extremely damaging insect that affects maize and other crops all over the world. S. frugiperda is the most notorious, rapidly dominating as a major pest.
This species is also widely distributed in Rajasthan. Its life cycle, including the egg, larval instars, pupa, and adult stages, is thoroughly and methodically examined in this work. The host plants and environmental factors have a significant impact on the lifespan, which usually takes 32 to 45 days to complete. FAW poses a significant threat to agriculture due to its high fecundity and adaptability, with the larval stage being the most destructive.

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Published

2026-05-19

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Volume 1 Issue 1 July-December 2025 Edition

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