Survival, Development, and Fecundity of (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on Various Host Plant Species and Their Implication for Pest Management.

is Indonesia's relatively new invasive polyphagous insect pest. So far, infestation has only been reported in corn and rice in Indonesia. However, is known to feed on many commercial crops in other countries. To date, information on the biological parameters of is limited in Indonesian ecologies. Since host plants are a critical factor for insect life history and have the potential to be used for pest control strategies, it is essential to study the biology and survival of on different host plants. This research aimed to investigate the survival, development time, and fecundity of on other host plant species to predict possible infestation rates for use in pest management. The study was conducted by rearing on 14 common cultivated host plant species in Indonesia. The survival rate, development time, fecundity, and potential attack rate of on various tested host plants were analyzed in this study. The findings revealed that corn was the primary host for . The ability of to survive on papaya, water spinach, banana, spinach, cucumber, and coco grass indicates that these plants are potential alternate hosts for . Long beans, bok choy, choy sum, and beans might be indicated as a shelter for . Meanwhile, inappropriate hosts for include cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower due to their low survival rate on these plants. This research indicates that these plants have the potential to be used as a hedge, trap, or bunker plant in management strategies. However, to prevent detrimental damage, control methods are needed in an integrated manner, including monitoring pest populations, habitat manipulation, and conservation of natural enemies.