Studies on the biology of Pullus xerampelinus Muls. (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae), a predator of Aspidiotus destructor Sign. (Homoptera:Coccidae), with a note on its parasite
Date
1977
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CRI. Lunuwila
Abstract
Pullus xerampelinus Muls., a coccinellid predator of coconut scale, Aspidiotus destructor Sign was studied in the Laboratory. Its life cycle consists of the egg, four larval instars, prepupa, pupa and the adult. The description of the insect, its fecundity, feeding capacity and longevity were studied. A note on its newly recorded parasite, Aminellus indicus Kerrich is made
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Biological Sciences, Disease control, Parasitology, Agriculture, Coconut palms, Insect biology
Citation
Ceylon Coconut Quarterly, 28(3-4):p.94-100