1Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416004, India
Department of Zoology, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Dharangaon, Jalgaon, Maharashtra, 425105, India
Online published on 22 January, 2021.
Halyomorpha halys is a serious agricultural pest feed on wide range of fruit and vegetable crop species. This bug was commonly noticed on plant Lantena camara throughout the year. Present study was undertaken to learn life history of H. halys on L. camera under laboratory conditions. The adult female deposited about 28 eggs on underside of leaves in the form of cluster. The egg incubation period was 4-5 days. In laboratory condition hatching percentage was 100%. There were 5 nymphal instars and completed their development within 32-46 days. Adults become sexually mature about two weeks after their final molt. Male and female starts mating after two weeks from their last molt. Adult female bugs were bigger and had more longevity compared to male bugs. Females lived 26-28 days while males 18-20 days. The entire life cycle was completed within 57-66 days.
Life cycle, Halyomorpha halys, Chloroform, Instar
