Apogonia rauca is a species of dung beetle found in India and Sri Lanka.[1]
This large beetle is stoutly built with an average length between 7 and 8 mm. Body shining dark brown.[2]
It is a major pest of Arachis hypogaea.[3] Grubs fed on the nodules, rootlets and immature pods whereas adults damage leaves. Heavy infestations cause stunted plants. Both grub and pupal stages lasted for 60-75 and 7-10 days, respectively. They attack the plants throughout the peanut season from July to October.[4] Grubs and adults can be eradicated by using monocrotophos and chlorpyrifos.[5][6]
Apart from groundnut, they are found extensively on rose flowers. Small numbers appeared in April and infestations continued until the mid August with a break during June. Adults are also known to feed on guava leaves.[2]
Apogonia rauca is a species of dung beetle found in India and Sri Lanka.
