Casuarina equisetifolia L. (Australian pine) is a fast growing, multipurpose tree species, native of Australian Region, extending its distribution to the islands of the Pacific and to South-East Asia. It was introduced to India in 19th century. The tree has adapted to different eco-climatic and edaphic zones of India. It gained prominence in coastal afforestation as well in agro-forestry. C.equisetifolia has short rotation and hence it has been a favourite species of farmers in Tamil Nadu State. The present study has recorded 40 insect pests infesting C.equisetifolia in Tamil Nadu. Among...