Mustard aphid, lipaphis erysimi kaltenbach (aphididae: homoptera); a review of host susceptibility and management practices

Mustard aphids, Lipaphis erysimi are small (about 2mm), generally globular with piercing and sucking mouthparts. They possess a pair of small tubular structures at the posterior region of their body, called cornicles. It pierces its proboscis into the tender plant tissue and sucks the plant sap. It excretes honeydew that covers practically the whole surface of leaves and the tender shoots. A black mould develops on the honeydew which interferes with the photosynthetic activities of the plant. Current effort was made to get a comprehensive note on the control strategies adapted to date for mustard aphid and its host variation.