*2.3.1 Taxonomy*

*M. separate* Walk. commonly known as Oriental armyworm is a minor insect pest of wheat crop. The name was first described by Francis Walker in the 19th century. The taxonomic classification showed that Wheat armyworm (*Mythimna separata* W.) belongs to order lepidoptera and family Noctuidae that noxiously feed on wheat.

Many synonyms of this name were used in the literature are *Pseudaletia separata* Walk. *Cirphis separate* and *Leucania separata.*
