Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2003
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue: 1

Development of technique for culturing of leaf Webber/capsule borer, Antigastra catalaunalis (Duponchel) in laboratory

  • Author:
  • D.B. Ahuja, R.K. Kalyan, Z.S. Solanki1
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 9 to 12

Department of Entomology, Rajasthan Agricultural University, Agricultural Research Station, Mandor, Jodhpur - 342304, Rajasthan, (India).

1Professor (Plant Breeding).

Abstract

Newly developed plastic cages (15” × 12”) provided congenial environment for egg laying of Antigastra catalsunalis and were found cost effective. Four holes of size 5” × 5” were made and wire mesh was fixed to prevent the escape of adults. Cages were covered with wet muslin clothes and tied with rubber band.