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Bionomics of Thiacidas Postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae),A Pest of Zizyphus Mauritiana Lamarck
| Title: | Bionomics of Thiacidas Postica Walker (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae),A Pest of Zizyphus Mauritiana Lamarck | | Authors: | B.P Mehra and B.N Sah | | Publication: | Indian Journal of Entomology / The Entomological Society of India | | Enumeration: | Vol 32, June 1970, part 2 | | Abstract: | Thiacidas postica Walker has been recorded as a defoliator of ber, Zizyphus mauritiana Lamarck. It is active during March to November, after which the activity is retarded due to cold. The life history and various stages of development have been described. There are five generations in a year. The pest completed its life – cycle in 36-214 days. Some of the autumnal larvae spent 125-135 days and some 208 days in prepupal coma in the cocoon. A braconid ( A panteles taprobanae Cam), two ichneumonids ( Charops obtusus Morl. and Goryphus sp ) and a chalcid ( Brachymeria sp ) have been recorded from the larval stages of the pest. The chalcid was also recorded as a hyperparasite from C. obtusus. Source of Abstract: Provided by Author(s) | | Tools: |
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