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VOL. 9, ISSUE 8 (2024)
Unlocking a hidden relationship: Plumeria rubra (l.) as a vital food source for Euploea core (Cramer, 1780) (Nymphalidae: lepidoptera) larvae
Authors
Mohite Karishma, Umesh Pawar, Amol Mamlayya
Abstract
The selection of food plants by adult females is crucial for insect
development, particularly in butterflies. This study reveals Plumeria rubra
(L.) as a previously unknown larval food plant for Euploea core (Cramer,
1780) [3], a species of Significant ecological importance in the
Nymphalidae family (Lepidoptera). The mean durations of the instar stages
ranged from 2.0 days (Egg) to 3.3 days (3rd instar), with a total life cycle
duration of 21-32 days. Specifically, the instar stages showed the following
durations: Egg (2 days, SD: 0.471, SEM: 0.149), 1st instar (2.7 days, SD:
0.483, SEM: 0.152), 2nd instar (3.2 days, SD: 0.421, SEM: 0.133), 3rd instar
(3.3 days, SD: 0.483, SEM: 0.152), 4th instar (3.2 days, SD: 0.918, SEM: 0.29),
5th instar (3.2 days, SD: 0.421, SEM: 0.133), 6th instar (2.6 days, SD: 0.516,
SEM: 0.163), and Pupa (6.4 days, SD: 0.843, SEM: 0.266). Our findings
demonstrate that Plumeria rubra serves as a vital food source for Euploea
core eggs and newly hatched larvae, highlighting the importance of
understanding insect-plant interactions. Our research provides valuable
insights into the life cycle of the Common Crow under various conditions,
elucidating its developmental biology. These discoveries have significant
implications for ecological research, conservation efforts, and the management
of this species in diverse environments.
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Pages:32-35
How to cite this article:
Mohite Karishma, Umesh Pawar, Amol Mamlayya "Unlocking a hidden relationship: Plumeria rubra (l.) as a vital food source for Euploea core (Cramer, 1780) (Nymphalidae: lepidoptera) larvae". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 8, 2024, Pages 32-35
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