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VOL. 6, ISSUE 5 (2021)
The effect of temperature and relative humidity on the development of the bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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Mehmet Karakas
Abstract
Adults of laboratory population of the bean weevil, Acanthoscelides obtectus was exposed at the temperature of 23 º, 26 º and 30 ºC and relative humidity of 65%, 70% and 75% RH to determine egg lying, larvae, pupae and adult emergence time and progeny production/reduction in laboratory culture at mentioned environmental conditions. Three replications were used for each application. Twenty four pairs of adults were released to get eggs. Data regarding oviposition, fertility and adult emergence was recorded on daily basis. Acanthoscelides obtectus has great influence of temperature and relative humidity on its life period. It exhibited high appearance at high temperature in comparison with low temperature. Relative humidity has also excessive influence on the development of A. obtectus.
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Pages:16-20
How to cite this article:
Mehmet Karakas "The effect of temperature and relative humidity on the development of the bean weevil, <em>Acanthoscelides obtectus</em> (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 5, 2021, Pages 16-20
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