Abstract

Two entomophthoralean fungi, Pandora formicae and Batkoa amrascae were reported for the first time from India as a dominant biocontrol agents of Camponotus angusticollis and Cofana spectra, respectively in rice agroecosystem. The biocontrol potential of B. amrascae studied under field conditions during 2012-2016 showed its ability in drastically reducing the population of C. spectra in rice fields and the nursery and could be used as a potential biocontrol agent against white leaf hopper.

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