Some interesting records on invasive fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. smith) (Lepidopetera: Noctuiidae) on rice (Oryza sativa) from Kerala

Alien invasive pest, fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) was introduced into India in 2018 and had turned out to be a serious pest to agriculture due to its polyphagous nature. Currently in Kerala FAW populations were found feeding primarily on maize crop in addition to banana. In this communication, we are providing some details on FAW larvae feeding/infestation in rice in the state of Kerala. Besides, a brief note on the nature of damage caused by this pest is also given. Key words: Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, invasive pest, rice, Kerala