Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 37
  • Issue: 1

Biology and consumption capacity of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant on Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green)*

  • Author:
  • M.D. Deokar1, S.S. Shetgar, M.M. Sonkamble, R.S. Gade
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 61 to 66

Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Latur-413 512, Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.

1Corresponding author's E-mail: milinddeokar@gmail.com

*Part of approved M.Sc. (Agri) dessertation submitted to MKV, Parbhani

Abstract

The growth and development of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was found to be favourable when grown on second instar nymphs of M. hirsutus as compared to its egg or first instar nymphs of M. hirsutus. The consumption rate of grubs and beetles of C. montrouzieri was in the order of egg > first instar nymphs > second instar nymphs of M. hirsutus.

Keywords

Biology, Consumption capacity, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Maconellicoccus hirsutus