Predating Efficiency of Cheilomenes sexmaculata F. on Bean Aphid Aphis Craccivora Koch

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  • Rakhshan Aphid Systematics and Biocontrol Laboratory, University Department of Zoology T M Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur 812007, Bihar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.53

Keywords:

Cheilomenes sexmaculata, Aphis craccivora, Vicia faba, grubs, instars, male, female adults, feeding efficiency, seasonal occurrence

Abstract

Cheilomenes sexmaculata F. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is an effective biological control agent against aphids. This study observed its feeding efficiency in the grub stages, and adult male and female during March and April on aphid Aphis craccivora Koch in broad bean Vicia faba. The first to fourth instar grubs were observed in April to predate on aphids to an extent of 13.2 ± 0.18, 42.2 ± 1.98, 61.8 ± 1.31 and 164.2 ± 4.94 aphids, respectively). Male and female adults fed on 1011.4 ± 0.25 and 1201.2 ± 0.88 aphids, respectively.

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Published

2021-10-27

How to Cite

Rakhshan. (2021). Predating Efficiency of <i>Cheilomenes sexmaculata</i> F. on Bean Aphid <i>Aphis Craccivora</i> Koch. Indian Journal of Entomology, 84(3), 645–646. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.53

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