Sericulture Research Unit, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani - 431 402, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding authors’ E-mail : sanjogbokan@gmail.com
Online Published on 15 July, 2025.
The study revealed that developmental period of maggot, pre-pupal, pupal and adult emergence with adult longevity as well as reproductive parameters such as mating, oviposition period and fecundity of uzi fly varied according to temperature and humidity. Maximum maggot, pupal and adult period was observed in January at 10°C temperature, while maximum fecundity was recorded during kharif season at 92% maximum humidity as compared to other season. On the morphometrics there was no effect under laboratory conditions.
Biology, Bombyx mori, Exorista bombycis, Impact, Season, Silkworm, Uzi fly
