A Visitation of the Spotted Locust (Aularches miliaris L.) in Travancore.

Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 41 (3): 676-678.

Abstract:

Isolated examples of Aularches miliaris L., can normally be found in the plains and in the hilly districts of Travancore, but outbreaks are rare. One was reported about 18 years ago at Manimala, and in June 1939 serious damage was caused at Kalanjoor, in Central Travancore, by a swarm a quarter of a mile long and fifty yards wide, which completely defoliated a plantation of young teak and also attacked other trees, including coconut palms, mango, areca [Areca catechu], jak [Artocarpus integrifolia[Artocarpus integer]] and banana. The life-history of A. miliaris in Travancore is not known, and the details of it in Ceylon are quoted [cf. R.A.E., A 14 234]. For control, it is recommended to spray the young nymphs with soap solution, to dig up and destroy the egg-masses, and to collect the adults by hand.

jones-biblio