Quantitative Analysis of Leaf Damage and Rachis Oviposition in Leafhopper (Yelahanka montana) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) on Neem Plant
Abstract: The present study was conducted to evaluate the oviposition behaviour and feeding damage caused by the leafhopper Yelahanka montana on neem, Azadirachta indica. The leaf area, feeding holes, damaged area, oviposition markings and oviposition % of ten infected neem twigs were studied manually by geometric techniques. Significant differences were observed in oviposition and feeding injury on different twigs. The highest leaf damage (65.01 ± 0.21%) and oviposition percentage (11.06%) were observed in Twig-7, and the lowest in Twig-1. A positive relationship was found between oviposition activity and feeding damage. The study indicates that oviposition marks and feeding injury can be used as important indicators of leafhopper infestation in neem plants. Statistical analysis using Two-way ANOVA revealed highly significant differences among observations (p
Keywords: Azadirachta indica, Leafhopper, Oviposition, Feeding damage
How to Cite?: Fazla Jawed, Dr. Barish E James, "Quantitative Analysis of Leaf Damage and Rachis Oviposition in Leafhopper (Yelahanka montana) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) on Neem Plant", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1569-1572, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26527103117, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26527103117