Determination of lepidopter pest species and their population density in apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivation areas in Hatay

In this study, it was aimed to determine the species of Lepidoptera and population density in apricot cultivation areas in Hatay province.The study was carried out in totaly 4 locations which are in Antakya, Kırıkhan, Kumlu ve Arsuz in 2018. Observations were made from the beginning of flowering to the post-harvest period. Pheromone traps and nutrient traps were also used to identify species. In this study, Anarsia lineatella Zell. was detected as a pest species in all districts in the observed region. This pest was found to be the highest density in the Antakya, and the least intensity was determined in the Kırıkhan. 2019, 36 pages. Key Words: Apricot, Anarsia linetaella, Lepidoptera, Hatay, Türkiye.