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Biology and behaviour of Ephestiasula pictipes (Wood-Mason) (Hymenopodidae: Mantodea) under captive breeding

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Title Biology and behaviour of Ephestiasula pictipes (Wood-Mason) (Hymenopodidae: Mantodea) under captive breeding
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Creator K. Vanitha, P.S. Bhat, T.N. Raviprasad & K.K. Srikumar
 
Subject Praying mantid; Ephestiasula pictipes; wax moth larvae; season; mating; behaviour
 
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The biology and behaviour of a common predator in cashew plantations, Ephestiasula pictipes
(Wood-Mason), were studied under captivity for three seasons using greater wax moth larvae
as prey. During Feb May, incubation and nymphal developmental period were shorter when
compared with Jun Sep and Oct Jan. The female mantids laid ootheca once in every
3 4 days, for a period of 70 77 days. Adult longevity and oviposition period were significantly
higher during Feb May, while no significant difference was observed in sex ratio, oviposition
interval and pre oviposition period during different seasons. Sexual behaviour consisted of
preliminary courtship and copulation, involving 14 activities in sequence. Duration of
mounting, copulation and riding around on the female by the male widely varied from 2 min to
28 h; 5.15 to 6.10 h; and 2 to 74 h, respectively. High fertility, high fecundity, shorter life cycle,
multivoltinism and feasibility of laboratory rearing throughout the year are the advantageous
features of E. pictipes that permits for its mass rearing and emergence as a viable biocontrol
agent in future.
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Date 2020-04-15T06:39:50Z
2020-04-15T06:39:50Z
2016-07-01
 
Type Article
 
Identifier K. Vanitha, P.S. Bhat, T.N. Raviprasad & K.K. Srikumar (2016) Biology and behaviour of Ephestiasula pictipes (Wood-Mason) (Hymenopodidae: Mantodea) under captive breeding, International Journal of Pest Management, 62:4, 308-318, DOI: 10.1080/09670874.2016.1195026
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/34775
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Taylor and Francis