Insect infestation during sporadic flowering of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii in Meghalaya, India

This study recorded occurrences of the sap sucking insects Antonina pretiosa and Planococcus citri on the inflorescence of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii during its sporadic flowering during the month of May and June, 2024 in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The inflorescences where the insects occurred failed to form viable seeds. • Report on sporadic flowering of D. hamiltonii in Meghalaya. • First report on association of Antonina pretiosa and Planococcus citri on the inflorescence. • Formation of viable seeds decreases due to association of insects which will affect the population of the bamboo species. • The honeydew secreted by both the insects’ causes sooty molds.