Diversity of Insect Pest of Cotton Species (Gossypium hirustum) near Mungoli, Tahsil-Wani, District- Yavatmal, Maharashtra, India

Cotton accounts for 40% of total global fibre production. India is a major contributor to the cotton market globally in terms of area and production. Nearly 500 species of natural enemies related to cotton pest have been reported by many researchers. The present study carried out for a period of June 2024 to May 2025. The survey conducted in cotton field near Matholi, Jugad and Shivni area, Tahsil Wani, District Yavatmal, Maharashtra. The state the area is located between the latitude 19.887º and the longitude 79.12779º. In the present investigation, total 19 harmful cotton pest species were recorded which damages the leaves, flowers, boll and the stem of cotton plant which affects the production and the quality of cotton fibres. The aim of the study is to collect baseline data of insect pest on cotton plant species.