Indian Journal of Entomology
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  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 85
  • Issue: 4

Biology of Leaf Eating Caterpillar Trilocha varians (Walker) on Ficus microcarpa

  • Author:
  • Shalini Pandey*, Ram Singh1
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Published Online: Jan 4, 2024
  • Page Number: 994 to 996

1Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar125004, Haryana, India

Agricultural Research Station, Mandor, Agriculture University, Jodhpur342304, Rajasthan, India

*Email: pandeyshalini80@gmail.com (corresponding author)

Online Published on 04 January, 2024.

Abstract

The biology of Trilocha varians (Walker) was studied on Ficus microcarpa L.f. under laboratory conditions in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The fecundity ranged from 140-200 and incubation period was 3-5 days. It has five larval instars, with total larval and pupal period being 16-22 and 10-15 days, respectively. The adult male and female longevity were 4-7 and 6-12 days, respectively.

Keywords

Trilocha varians, Bombycidae, Lepidoptera, Ficus microcarpa, Pest, Leaf eating caterpillar, Biology, Measurements, Life stages, Fecundity