Biology of Sesame Leaf Webber Antigastra catalaunalis Duponchel

Authors

  • Chaitra H. S. Department of Agricultural Entomology, Bansilal Amrutlal College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand 388110, Gujarat
  • Sushma Deb Department of Agricultural Entomology, Chimanbhai Patel College of Agriculture, Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar 385506, Gujarat
  • P. K. Borad Department of Agricultural Entomology, Bansilal Amrutlal College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand 388110, Gujarat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.87

Keywords:

Sesame, Antigastra catalaunalis, biology, morphometrics, egg, larva, instars, pupa, adult, duration, feeding behaviour, growth index, sex ratio

Abstract

Biology of the sesame leaf webber Antigastra catalaunalis Duponchel was studied in the laboratory on leaves of variety G. TIL-3. The length and width of egg, body of each larval instar, pupae and adults were measured. The incubation period was 2.38± 0.54 days. There were five larval instars and length of larva increased from 1.91–9.53 mm with total larval period of 10.50± 1.43 days. Pupal period lasted for 6 days and adult longevity was 6-7 days. The sex ratio was found to be 1: 1 and males were comparatively smaller than females. The total lifecycle occupied 26.5± 7.78 days.

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Published

2022-12-28

How to Cite

H. S., C., Deb, S., & Borad, P. K. (2022). Biology of Sesame Leaf Webber <i>Antigastra catalaunalis</i> Duponchel. Indian Journal of Entomology, 84(4), 837–839. https://doi.org/10.55446/IJE.2021.87

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Volume 84, Issue 4, December 2022

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