Zeuzera leuconotum (Butler) (Lepidoptera: Cossidae): A new threat to Vitis vinifera (L.)

Grape (Vitis sp.) belonging to Family Vitaceae is a commercially important fruit crop of India. It temperate which has got adapted sub-tropical climate peninsular Viticulture billion dollar agricultural sector in India, where new unidentified insect pest species can disrupt management practices. We report herein on associated with vineyards, the carpenter moth Zeuzera leuconotum (Butler). appears be newly recognized wood-boring V vinifera (L.) regions northern parts Karnataka, its initial occurrence not been reported The this wood borer, larva and symptoms damage are illustrated. Z.leuconotum distribution symptopms different hosts, other cossids genus genera found V.vinifera updated including published records data. Notes possible routes entry borer into vine orchards monitoring options grapes also discussed. Tools for Integrated Pest Management should include quick reliable identification nature damage, thorough understanding bioecology, application methods eco-friendly strategies.