Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 38
  • Issue: 4

Biology of Zygogramma bicolorata (Pallister) on Parthenium hysterophorus (Linnaeus)

  • Author:
  • A.B. Bhosle, S.S. Shetgar, M.S. Jadhav, B.B. Gaikwad
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 311 to 314

Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Latur - 413 512, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding author's E-mail: aartibhosle07@gmail.com

Online published on 7 January, 2015.

Abstract

Biology of Zygogramma bicolorata was studied on three types of leaves of Parthenium hysterophorus viz., tender leaves, older leaves, tender + older leaves and flowers. Overall suitability of plant parts indicated that the Z. bicolorata preferred more tender leaves as compared to older leaves, tender + older leaves and flowers.

Keywords

Zygogramma bicolorata, Parthenium hysterophorus