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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Biology of Metanastria hyrtaca cramer (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) on Syzygium cumini
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A B Mamlayya, Anita B Mamlayya, M D Satpute, N M Pise, V J Kumbhar
Abstract
The biology of Metanastria hyrtaca was studied under laboratory as well as in field conditions on Syzygium cumini. Adult female laid eggs in clusters on the bark of tree, branches and also on lower surface of leaves. The number of eggs laid by a gravid female moth was about 145. Average incubation period was 9.3 days. The prepupal period was lasted for 1 day while pupal period lasted for 11.11 days. The total life cycle of M. hyrtaca ranges from 78 to 93 days. The average longevity of the adult was 6 to 7 days. It is a polyphagus pest feed on 03 different plants. It was only found on the S. cumini in Pandharpur area.
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Pages:93-96
How to cite this article:
A B Mamlayya, Anita B Mamlayya, M D Satpute, N M Pise, V J Kumbhar "Biology of <em>Metanastria hyrtaca </em>cramer (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) on <em>Syzygium cumini</em> ". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 93-96
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